Rasmussen University-North Dakota

4012 19th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Rasmussen University is a private 4-year and 2-year granting College with campuses in Bismarck and Fargo, North Dakota. Rasmussen University offers day, evening, and online programs. Rasmussen College is part of the Rasmussen University, Inc. system.

School Highlights

Rasmussen University-North Dakota serves 597 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,764
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Rasmussen University-North Dakota ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
(ND) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
60 staff
99 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rasmussen University-North Dakota has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Rasmussen University-North Dakota diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
597 students
665 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
322 students
322 students
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# Part-Time Students
275 students
343 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Rasmussen University-North Dakota.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of North Dakota.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
614 students
265 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
310 students
310 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
12 students
12 students
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North Dakota All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
265 students
343 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
10 students
10 students
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North Dakota All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
259 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Rasmussen University-North Dakota and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
19%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rasmussen University-North Dakota and the percentage of Asian community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rasmussen University-North Dakota and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rasmussen University-North Dakota and the percentage of Black community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
5%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rasmussen University-North Dakota and the percentage of White community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
56%
51%
% Two or more races
13%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Rasmussen University-North Dakota and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Unknown races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rasmussen University-North Dakota.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5025%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.1538%
0.1538%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$38,300
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Rasmussen University-North Dakota and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of North Dakota by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $10,764 is equal to the state average of $10,764. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,764
$10,764
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Rasmussen University-North Dakota and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
94%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Rasmussen University-North Dakota and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$10,754
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Rasmussen University-North Dakota and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,332
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Rasmussen University-North Dakota and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
86%
86%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Rasmussen University-North Dakota and the community college average percent admitted of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
520
SAT Math
n/a
545
SAT Writing
n/a
470
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Rasmussen Universityis dedicated to serving our communities by recognizing the diverse needs of individuals. We encourage personal and professional development through respect, appreciation, and a commitment to general education as a foundation for life-long learning. As an institution of higher learning, the College is committed to preparing students to be active, productive and successful contributors to a global community.Rasmussen Universitywas founded in Fargo, North Dakota, in 1902 by Mr. & Mrs. H. H. Aaker. Due to the specialized course offerings and individualized attention atRasmussen, the College quickly gained success and strong student enrollment. In 1905, a second campus location opened in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Aaker's family chose to focus their attention on the Grand Forks location in 1912 and sold the Fargo Campus to another college system. Programs offered atRasmussenincludes Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Management, Sales & Marketing, Travel Business Management, Executive Administrative Assistant, Legal Office Specialist, and Medical Office Specialist.Rasmussen Universitystrives to provide life-long learning skills and values to its students. As such, many graduates elect to pursue additional education, certifications, and degrees after completing anRasmussenprogram. Our specialty is career training designed to provide you with maximum job placement potential in a short amount of time. Taking an online program fromRasmussen Universityis a great way to broaden your career opportunities without sacrificing time for your family, job or activities. Online classes allow you to do your coursework when it's most convenient for you, in a time that is flexible to accommodate your other responsibilities. Programs offered includes Online Accounting Program, Online Allied Health Programs, Online Business Management Programs and Online Crime Management Program. Rasmussen University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is operating by authorization of the North Dakota State Board for Vocational and Technical Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rasmussen University-North Dakota cost?
Rasmussen University-North Dakota's private state tuition is approximately $10,764.
What is the acceptance rate of Rasmussen University-North Dakota?
The acceptance rate of Rasmussen University-North Dakota is 86%, which is equal to the state average of 86%.
What is Rasmussen University-North Dakota's ranking?
Rasmussen University-North Dakota ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Dakota for: Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Rasmussen University-North Dakota located?
Rasmussen University-North Dakota is located in the West Acres neighborhood of Fargo, ND.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,764
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For North Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,431 per year for in-state students and $7,084 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $10,764 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

North Dakota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in North Dakota is Rasmussen University-North Dakota. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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