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University of North Dakota

📍 Grand Forks, North DakotaPublicFounded 1883VA / GI Bill approved

About University of North Dakota

University of North Dakota is a public institution in Grand Forks, North Dakota with aviation-related degree programs.

The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public research university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. It was established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota.

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

62%
Graduation rate
4-year
$63,552
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry
84%
Retention rate
first-year
77%
Acceptance rate
overall

Tuition & cost

$10,951/yr
In-state tuition & fees
$15,570/yr
Out-of-state tuition & fees

✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.

Aviation programs offered

Degrees awarded

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate

Program areas

  • Aerospace Engineering

    Designs and analyzes aircraft and spacecraft — aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, avionics, and systems.

  • Airport Management

    The business and operations of running airports — safety, FAA compliance, planning, finance, and administration.

  • Air Traffic Control

    Trains you to direct aircraft safely and efficiently — often aligned with the FAA Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

  • Aviation Business Administration

    A business degree focused on the aviation industry — airline operations, finance, marketing, and management.

  • Aviation Management

    Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.

  • Professional Pilot

    Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)

    Operations and applications of unmanned aircraft (drones) — FAA Part 107 and beyond, for mapping, inspection, agriculture, and public safety.

Majors & fields of study

Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

  • Transportation & Aviation17%
  • Health Professions14%
  • Business & Marketing13%
  • Engineering9%
  • Psychology6%
  • Communication5%
  • Biological Sciences4%
  • Education4%

Official links

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