North Dakota State University Rankings 2027

North Dakota State University (NDSU) is a land-grant university located in Fargo, North Dakota. The university emphasizes research and innovation, providing students with opportunities to engage in impactful projects that benefit the local and global community. NDSU's vibrant campus life and commitment to student success create an inclusive environment for a diverse student body. As a UNIRANKS Elite University, NDSU is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and community engagement. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

North Dakota State University Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 1 August 2026 | Updated 1 August 2026

Overall Score

85.35

Global Rank

#643

Regional Rank

#199

Country Rank

#170

North Dakota State University Overall Rankings 2027

Explore North Dakota State University’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

83.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

85 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

84.3 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

78 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

79.5 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

80.2 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

82.7 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

82.5 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

83 / 100

Institutional Awards

81 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

78.5 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

80 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

84 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

88 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

89 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

86.5 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

85.5 / 100

Quality of Employment

87 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

83.5 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

84 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

82 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

79.5 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

81 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

77.2 / 100

International Student Support

78 / 100

International Students & Faculty

80.2 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

80.5 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

79.7 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

83 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

81.5 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

80.5 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

85 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

84.5 / 100

Research Output & Scale

86 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

82 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

82.5 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

85 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

80.5 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

81.7 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

84 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

83.2 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

83.4 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

79.8 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

84 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

82.1 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

80.8 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

82.3 / 100

Student Support Services

81 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

80.5 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

79 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

78.5 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

77.9 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

78.7 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

79.5 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

77.6 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

81.5 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

81 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

80.2 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

82 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

80.5 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

82.5 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

83 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

81.3 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

80 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

79.7 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

82 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

85 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

83.7 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

82 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

83.5 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

84.5 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

84.1 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

81 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

84.5 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

85.2 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

83.8 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

82.3 / 100

North Dakota State University Historical Rankings

Explore North Dakota State University's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for North Dakota State University

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year	Overall Score	Global Rank
1980	NA	#621
1981	NA	#628
1982	NA	#631
1983	NA	#634
1984	NA	#639
1985	NA	#639
1986	NA	#600
1987	NA	#600
1988	NA	#598
1989	NA	#600
1990	NA	#597
1991	NA	#600
1992	NA	#600
1993	NA	#656
1994	NA	#600
1995	NA	#600
1996	NA	#600
1997	NA	#601
1998	NA	#600
1999	NA	#600
2000	NA	#657
2001	NA	#654
2002	NA	#648
2003	NA	#635
2004	NA	#635
2005	NA	#642
2006	NA	#629
2007	NA	#636
2008	NA	#623
2009	NA	#630
2010	NA	#627
2011	NA	#624
2012	NA	#629
2013	NA	#615
2014	NA	#625
2015	NA	#606
2016	NA	#591
2017	NA	#597
2018	NA	#597
2019	NA	#857
2020	NA	#855
2021	NA	#935
2022	NA	#650
2023	82	#648
2024	82.2	#648
2025	81.27	#677
2026	81.27	#677
2027	85.35	#643

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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