Why NDSU?
So you want to become an electrical or computer engineer, but haven't decided on a school yet. You might ask "Why should I choose the NDSU ECE program?"
When choosing an engineering program there are certain things to look for. You being here and looking at this page is proof you know that. There is no single engineering program that is best for everyone. Below are some of the traits of our program at NDSU and information supporting those traits.
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A program that has a reputation for teaching great engineers
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Small student to faculty ratio
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Above average scores on national tests
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Good value (quality of education/cost)
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High standards of admission
Compared to our peers in the area we offer one of the best educations available at a great price.
Student to faculty ratio: 30/1
Cost comparison of NDSU and it's peer institutions in the area. This clearly shows that NDSU is one of the best bargains of any schools in the midwest in all categories.- Undergraduate In-State Tuition
- Undergraduate Out of State Tuition
- Graduate In-State Tuition
- Graduate Out of State Tuition
High standards of admission are also an important criteria to consider. The ECE department at NDSU has always set the bar at or above most of our peers. This ensures that students entering our program have the skills needed to complete it.
Note: Only one college entrance exam is required for admission to NDSU. Either ACT or SAT. Both are shown only for comparison.
Take a look at the admission requirements page for more details.
Note: All peer information gathered from their official web sites at the time of this comparison. This data meant only as a rough comparison.

