An affordable, private, Catholic college, the University of Mary in North Dakota offers bachelor, master, doctorate, and online degree programs.

The University of North Dakota, a national public research university, is regarded as a national leader in rural and family health issues, aerospace studies, aviation, energy and environmental research, and educational programs for American Indians. Located in Grand Forks the university offers programs in liberal arts, sciences, business, education, law, medicine, engineering, nursing, and aerospace.