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The North Dakota University System (NDUS) is the public system of higher education and policy coordination entity in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The system includes all public institutions in the state including two research universities, four regional universities and five community colleges. Community colleges are termed simply colleges in the NDUS system. This convention is unique in that it is one of the minority of states that follow this terminology. The mission of NDUS is to enhance the quality of life for all those served by the NDUS as well as the economic and social vitality of North Dakota.
The NDUS's policy making body is the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, based in Bismarck. The system was officially organized in 1990.
Member institutions
Research universities
- North Dakota State University in Fargo
- University of North Dakota in Grand Forks
Universities
- Bismarck State College in Bismarck
- Dickinson State University in Dickinson
- Mayville State University in Mayville
- Minot State University in Minot
- Valley City State University in Valley City
Community colleges
- Lake Region State College in Devils Lake
- Dakota College at Bottineau in Bottineau
- North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton
- Williston State College in Williston
Athletics
All institutions sponsors athletic programs. North Dakota State University and North Dakota University are members of the Summit League of NCAA Division I. Minot State University is member of the NSIC of the NCAA Division II. Bismarck State College, Dickinson State University, Mayville State University and Valley City State University are all members of the Frontier Conference of the NAIA.
While Lake Region State College, Dakota College at Bottineau, North Dakota State College of Science and Williston State College all compete in NJCAA.