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Of the four institutions in the county, North Dakota State University-Main Campus was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 8,535 people applied to Cass County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 12,888 students enrolled in the universities, including 10,713 in undergraduate and 2,175 in graduate programs. Only 4.9% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (84.4%) and Black or African American (4%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, North Dakota State University-Main Campus stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 12,242 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 8,535 | 8,194 | 12,242 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo | -- | -- | 122 |
| Rasmussen University-North Dakota | -- | -- | 496 |
| Lynnes Welding Training | -- | -- | 28 |
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