Colleges and Universities in the Grand Forks, ND Area
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks is home to the University of North Dakota (UND), a flagship liberal arts university and research university. UND houses a premier medical school, a stellar law school, a cutting edge aerospace school with a specialty in unmanned aviation, a top-ranked business school with an entrepreneurial program and many other experiential learning programs for a diverse and challenging educational experience.
Cooler Award: UND offers degrees through The Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) which is designed to provide degree opportunities for any active airman of the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard.
Learn more about UND here
Northland Community and Technical College
Northland, as we locals like to call it, is a comprehensive community and technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and nearby Thief River Falls. It offers a variety of state-of-the-art and nationally-renowned technical programs for those who want to develop specific interests, talents and skills into a new career. With over 80 degree options to choose from, you’re sure to find something cool at Northland!
Cooler Award: Northland was nationally ranked as one of the Top 5 Community Colleges nationwide!
Learn more about Northland here
Lake Region State College
With three physical location options for learning plus online learning options, Lake Region just might be one of the most flexible options to obtain a college degree. With active clubs and student organizations, dynamic sports, and dedicated professors, LRSC has a little something for everyone!
Cooler Award: LRSC was ranked #20 in a report of 762 two-year colleges for average completion rates. Lake Region boasts double the national average completion rate at 47%.
Learn more about LRSC here
Mayville State University
Just a short drive from Grand Forks, Mayville State University boasts a strong teaching program and hosts one of the best and most affordable online programs. MSU has over 80 programs, majors, and minors to choose from, and its student to faculty ratio is just 13:1. With regular movie nights and board game nights, student life at MSU is alive and thriving!
Cooler Award: Mayville State University has been recognized as one of the most affordable and best colleges offering online degrees and higher learning in the nation by The Community for Accredited Online Schools, College Atlas, and other sources.
Learn more about Mayville State here
U of M Crookston
The University of Minnesota Crookston is known for being a small campus with big degrees. Hallmarks of UMN Crookston include experiential learning and research, learner-centeredness, and leadership. UMN Crookston offers over 80 majors and minors to choose from in areas such as Agriculture, Natural Resources, Business, Liberal Arts, and Education.
Cooler Award: U of M Crookston has been ranked a US News & World Report “Best College” for 23 straight years!
Learn more about the U of M Crookston here
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Abbie and I were blessed to be able to grow up in Grand Forks. We decided that we wanted our children to have that same experience. We enjoy seeing the next generation of ‘Grand Forkians’ share the same love of our hometown.
No need to look somewhere over the rainbow; Grand Forks IS the pot of gold!
There is no doubt in our minds that the greater Grand Forks region has the coolest seniors around. Older adults in this area are engaged, active, and lifelong learners. They are committed to giving back to the communities they love and enjoying life to its fullest
After living in three other states post-college as well as other cities throughout North Dakota, Grand Forks has become a special place. One of my favorite landmarks is Belmont Road. When the early evening light hits the windshield just right and I’m almost home between CVIC’s downtown office and my house a few blocks from this enticing street, I almost don’t want sunglasses.
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