North Dakota State University facts for kids
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Former names
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North Dakota Agricultural College (1890–1960) |
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| Type | Public Land-grant Flagship |
| Established | 1890 |
| Endowment | $201.6 million (2017) |
| President | Dean L. Bresciani |
| Provost | Ken Grafton |
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Academic staff
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885 |
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Administrative staff
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1,723 |
| Students | 14,358 |
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46°53′30″N 96°48′00″W / 46.8917°N 96.8000°W |
| Campus | Urban – Fargo Campus: 258 acres (1.0 km²) |
| Colors | Green and Yellow |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I Summit League Missouri Valley Football Conference Big 12 |
| Nickname | Bison ("Thundering Herd") |
| Affiliations | North Dakota University System APLU |
| Mascot | Thundar |
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North Dakota State University is a university in Fargo. This school was established in 1890 as the North Dakota Agricultural College. The school name was changed to North Dakota State University around 1960.
Images for kids
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A North Dakota State University icon welcomes visitors to campus.
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Gates to North Dakota State University
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The Babbling Brook with Minard Hall and Heating Plant in the Background
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The Babbling Brook under the Sunbeams
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Old Main in a Winter Morning
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Old Main at North Dakota State University
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Entrance to College of Engineering
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A colorful sign from an earlier era still brightens downtown Fargo
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The MATBUS line runs between the main campus and downtown.
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Residence Dining Center
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Estatal de Dakota del Norte para niños
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