Best Christian Colleges in North Dakota 2024

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By Dr. James Barham
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For prospective college students looking for schools that align with their Christian faith and demonstrate academic excellence, here are the best Christian colleges and universities in North Dakota.

Key Takeaways

  • We have identified two Christian colleges in North Dakota that are fully accredited and have a broad range of bachelor’s degree offerings.
  • The best Christian colleges in North Dakota give students the opportunity to integrate faith with learning.

Best Christian Colleges in North Dakota

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  1. University of Jamestown
  2. University of Mary
  1. University of Jamestown
  2. University of Mary
  1. University of Jamestown 92%
  2. University of Mary 81%
  1. University of Mary 14 to 1
  2. University of Jamestown 12 to 1
  1. University of Jamestown $24,200
  2. University of Mary $21,062
  1. University of Mary $11,238
  2. University of Jamestown $11,128
  1. University of Mary
  2. University of Jamestown
  1. University of Mary
  2. University of Jamestown
  1. University of Mary 81%
  2. University of Jamestown 92%
  1. University of Jamestown 12 to 1
  2. University of Mary 14 to 1
  1. University of Mary $21,062
  2. University of Jamestown $24,200
  1. University of Jamestown $11,128
  2. University of Mary $11,238

Colleges and Universities in North Dakota

The majority of the higher learning institutes in North Dakota are public schools and almost all of the schools could be considered small schools, serving less than 5,000 students. The state’s two largest schools, however, the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and North Dakota State University in Fargo, each have a student population around 12,000 students. Tuition at both of these schools comes in just below the national average at $9,000.

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At UND and NDSU, students can study fields such as engineering, chemistry, law, and education. Additionally, students can attend one of the state’s five private schools, three of which have religious affiliations. Students who attend these schools can pursue degrees in fields like nursing, religious studies, education, and earth sciences. North Dakota also offers a private tribal college, United Tribes Technical College, located in the state’s capital, Bismarck, where students can expect to pay around $4,000 in tuition fees.

As the country’s number one producer of honey and sunflowers, and home to part of the international Peace Garden, North Dakota’s landscape is a thing of natural beauty. This magnificent state also has its fair share of one-of-a-kind attractions, including the Badlands Dinosaur Museum, which features world-class minerals and fossils, and the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage Center, which gives an inside look at this Native American tribe’s unique culture and traditions. The state also boasts 19 colleges and universities for students hoping to earn a higher education degree.

Discover more about earning your degree in North Dakota by exploring some of the state’s top programs.


What are North Dakota’s Colleges & Universities?

North Dakota’s Best Overall

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What is a Christian College?

A Christian school is a private college or university with an affiliation to a particular church and denomination. This religious affiliation and its private status means that a Christian college is not beholden to the same rules separating church and state at public colleges and universities. This gives Christian colleges fairly wide latitude when it comes to the integration of faith and learning.

If you are interested in digging deeper into other Christian colleges and university offerings outside North Dakota, take a look at the 50 Best Christian Colleges and Universities.

If you are looking for a Christian college with a reputation of promoting Christian values on campus and in student life, consider our ranking of the best CCCU colleges. Christian Colleges and universities endorsed by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) are accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities whose missions are Christ-centered and rooted in the historic Christian faith.

Many of the top Christian universities are larger research universities. If you are looking for a smaller college, you may be interested in our ranking focused on the best Christian liberal arts colleges.

Attending Graduate School for a Christian Master’s Degree

Are you interested in continuing your education by going to graduate school? If graduate school is in your future, consider these rankings:

The following list of the best Christian colleges in North Dakota consists entirely of colleges and universities that offer four-year undergraduate degrees. We’ve identified 2 Christian colleges in North Dakota. In order to be included in this ranking list of best Christian colleges and universities, a school must self-identify as Christian, be fully accredited, and offer a broad range of bachelor degree programs.

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Best Christian Colleges in North Dakota 2023

  1. #1

    University of Jamestown

    Jamestown , ND
    #15 Best Colleges and Universities by Academic Stewardship #1 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in North Dakota 2025 #1 Best Private Colleges in North Dakota 2024 #2 Best Small Colleges in North Dakota 2024

    Tuition + fees

    $24K

    Acceptance

    92%

    Graduation

    49%

    Student body

    2K

    Career Outlook for degree at University of Jamestown

    Cost of Degree: $24,820
    Expenses: $13,420
    Starting Salary: $49,600
    Cost Recoup Time: 14 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary
    What is University of Jamestown known for?

    University of Jamestown’s faculty and alumni have been influential in:

    Most Influential Alumni

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  2. #2

    University of Mary

    Bismarck , ND
    #2 Best Private Colleges in North Dakota 2024 #3 Best Small Colleges in North Dakota 2024 #3 Best Research Universities in North Dakota 2024 #3 Best Grad Schools North Dakota 2025

    Tuition + fees

    $21K

    Acceptance

    81%

    Graduation

    64%

    Student body

    5K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1208/24

    Career Outlook for degree at University of Mary

    Cost of Degree: $21,468
    Expenses: $12,790
    Starting Salary: $53,000
    Cost Recoup Time: 12 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary
    What is University of Mary known for?

    University of Mary’s faculty and alumni have been influential in:

    Most Influential Alumni

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North Dakota’s Best Christian Colleges in Your Area of Interest

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2021 Ranking Archive

Many of our 2024 undergraduate focused rankings look considerably different than 2023. That’s because we took a fundamentally different approach. For 2024 we utilized our Concentrated Influence algorithm, designed to take away the size advantage larger schools have when we rank their faculty and alumni’s academic influence. Concentrated influence highlights smaller schools that are proportionally as successful as larger universities at cultivating influential alumni and faculty.

  1. University of Jamestown
  2. University of Mary
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