North Dakota State University is accredited as an institution by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Inquiries may be directed to the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504. (tel. 1-800-621-7440). In addition, many programs are accredited or approved by their respective professional organizations and agencies. Program accreditation or approval is listed in the college section of the 2006-2008 bulletin.

The Faculty

NDSU has about 500 resident faculty members. Because of the nature of a land-grant university, many faculty hold joint appointments with affiliated research organizations on the campus.

(Source: NDSU Bulletin: 2006-2008)