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ACCEPTANCE RATE

81.12%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

90%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

134

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,212

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Public Policy Degree

The public policy program at University of North Dakota prepares students for careers as legislators and politicians, political staff, policy researchers, and lobbyists. The program focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Program courses include: role of economics and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation, microeconomic analysis of policy issues, resource allocation and decision modeling, cost/benefit analysis, statistical methods, and application to specific public policy topics. Get more details below including other North Dakota colleges that offer public policy degrees.

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University of North Dakota

16 S Eighth St, Fargo, ND

University of North Dakota, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Grand Forks, ND, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at UND is nearly 14,000 annually.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Psychology
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to UND score in-between 21 - 26 on the ACT exam. UND has an acceptance rate of 70% of which only 62% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at UND are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,800 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 per year. Students enrolled at University of North Dakota may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The UND Sioux participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://und.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Policy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of North Dakota offers a post-baccalaureate certificate program in public policy.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female3

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White5
Non Resident Alien1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Public Policy program at University of North Dakota, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Legislators

Description

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, legislators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Political Scientists

Description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates University of North Dakota accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, University of North Dakota may provide services to students like:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of North Dakota is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (The Summit League)
  • Track and Field (The Summit League)
  • Football (Independent Midwest Region)
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball