North Dakota State Online Masters

Founded in 1890, Valley City State University is a public, regional university offering exceptional programs in an active, learner-centered community that promotes meaningful scholarship, ethical service, and the skilled use of technology. As an important knowledge resource, the university offers programs and outreach that enrich the quality of life in North Dakota and beyond. Through flexible, accessible, and innovative baccalaureate and master’s programs, VCSU prepares students to succeed as educators, leaders, and engaged citizens in an increasingly complex and diverse society.

The University of Mary has been educating students for the whole of life since its founding in 1959. Because of our commitment to education in the Catholic Benedictine tradition, Mary graduates live fully, live well, and thrive — as professional leaders in their fields and as servant leaders in their communities. They offer nearly 60 undergraduate majors and a range of master’s and doctoral degrees, including online offerings — at a lower cost than many of the nation’s most notable universities. 

Dickinson State Normal School was established in 1916. The historic campus was built on a hilltop in the city of Dickinson, North Dakota. This gave it the nickname “College on the Hill.” Over 100 years later, Dickinson State University continues to lead the region in high-quality, affordable education. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,381 (fall 2020), its setting is a city, and the campus size is 132 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.

Minot State University is a public institution that was founded in 1913. It is dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and vibrant campus life. It empowers its graduates with a distinctive combination of professional expertise and broad-based education to support varied careers and productive lives. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,656 (fall 2020), its setting is a city, and the campus size is 102 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.

Mayville State University is a public institution that was founded in 1889. Mayville State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship in dynamic, inclusive, and supportive learning environments that are individually focused. It offers quality undergraduate and master’s programs enriched with practical experiences to prepare all learners for a global economy. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,187 (fall 2019), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 55 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.

North Dakota State University is a public institution that was founded in 1890. It provides transformational education, creates knowledge through innovative research, and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world. Its vision is to lead the advancement of our land-grant ideals through innovative education, research, and outreach. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,555 (fall 2020), its setting is a city, and the campus size is 261 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.

Founded in 1883, six years before the state itself was established, UND gave North Dakota its name when the former Dakota territories separated into two distinct states. Today, UND is a busy 521-acre campus, the state’s largest. We’ve emerged as a leader in engineering, medicine, aviation, space, and unmanned aircraft systems. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,796 (fall 2020), its setting is a city, and the campus size is 521 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.

Created in 1939 in response to a community need for a local college, Bismarck State College was originally known as Bismarck Junior College. Bismarck State College, an innovative community college, offers high-quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,739 (fall 2019), its setting is a city, and the campus size is 120 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.