| Public university | City | County | Instructional staff (FTE) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks | Grand Forks County | 875.33 | Official site |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | Fargo | Cass County | 515.67 | Official site |
| Minot State University | Minot | Ward County | 167.33 | Official site |
| Valley City State University | Valley City | Barnes County | 99 | Official site |
| Dickinson State University | Dickinson | Stark County | 67.33 | Official site |
| Mayville State University | Mayville | Traill County | 52.33 | Official site |
| Sitting Bull College | Fort Yates | Sioux County | 29.33 | Official site |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | New Town | Mountrail County | 21.33 | Official site |
Largest first by instructional staff (FTE), as each employer reports it to its federal registry.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2025–26 institutional characteristics and fall 2024 human resources. Data captured October 2, 2026.
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