Best colleges in North Dakota

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- Location: Ellendale, ND
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Net price: $18,862
- SAT range: 950-1110
- Niche grade:  C+
#10. Trinity Bible College
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- Location: Dickinson, ND
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Net price: $15,607
- SAT range: 910-1110
- Niche grade:  B-
#9. Dickinson State University
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- Location: Bismarck, ND
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net price: $10,249
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  B-
#8. Bismarck State College
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- Location: Jamestown, ND
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $20,095
- SAT range: 900-1140
- Niche grade:  B-
#7. University of Jamestown
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- Location: Mayville, ND
- Acceptance rate: 61%
- Net price: $14,270
- SAT range: 880-1250
- Niche grade:  B

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#6. Mayville State University
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- Location: Valley City, ND
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Net price: $13,243
- SAT range: 900-1070
- Niche grade:  B+
#5. Valley City State University
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- Location: Bismarck, ND
- Acceptance rate: 79%
- Net price: $19,474
- SAT range: 1000-1220
- Niche grade:  B+
#4. University of Mary
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- Location: Grand Forks, ND
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Net price: $17,425
- SAT range: 1110-1290
- Niche grade:  B+
#3. University of North Dakota
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- Location: Minot, ND
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Net price: $12,935
- SAT range: 990-1200
- Niche grade:  B+
#2. Minot State University
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- Location: Fargo, ND
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Net price: $16,677
- SAT range: 1050-1260
- Niche grade:  B+

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. North Dakota State University
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