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North Dakota State

North Dakota State University (NDSU) is a public research university in Fargo, North Dakota, known for strong programs in engineering, business, biology, nursing, and agriculture plus a spirited campus and Division I football culture. Students often rave about the welcoming, small‑city feel, many clubs and organizations, hands‑on research and co‑op opportunities, and the chance to live in a safe, community‑oriented campus environment.

State

North Dakota

Student Population

13,400

Acceptance Rate

95–96%

GPA Range

2.75–3.5

SAT Range

1030–1260

Common Majors

engineering, business administration, biology, nursing and health‑related fields

“North Dakota State feels like a friendly, mid‑sized campus where you can study in strong engineering and business programs, join lots of clubs and football game days, and still be close to a safe Fargo community, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the 200‑plus organizations and hands‑on projects made them feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$10,910 / $15,564

Conference

Summit League

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.1

Avg Women's Scores

75.12

Men's Team Notes

NDSU men competed at Summit League Championship on Longbow Golf Club, posting steady scoring through Arizona heat. Leaders powered birdie runs on par-5s at El Campeon Collegiate on TPC Deere Run, driving top finishes amid windy Plains conditions at Oxbow Country Club's home invitational.

Women's Team Notes

Bison women hosted NDSU Invitational at Oxbow Country Club and Diane Thomason Invitational on Finkbine Golf Course, led by Madi Hicks' 75.12 average with 217 low total. Resilient par-4 play fueled top-10s at Yellowstone Intercollegiate through consistent cuts made across Upper Midwest challenges.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Dr. Ekren Miller

Women's Coach

Matt Johnson

Men's Email

Ekren.Miller@ndsu.edu

Women's Email

Matthew.O.Johnson@ndsu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Dr. Ekren Miller is North Dakota State men’s head golf coach, leading the Bison in the Summit League at the NCAA‑Division I level. Hired in 2024, he comes to NDSU after 15 seasons as head coach at Bemidji State, bringing a strong track record of player development and conference‑level competitiveness. Miller emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a rigorous tournament schedule aimed at building a tougher, more consistent Bison team within the Summit and regional‑style fields.

Women's Coach Bio

Matt Johnson is North Dakota State women’s head golf coach, directing the Bison in the Summit League. He leads a staff that includes assistant coach Jake Nystrom and oversees the program’s recruiting, training, and competition calendar. Johnson focuses on fundamentals, short‑game work, and team culture, while building on NDSU’s history of Summit‑League titles to keep the women’s team positioned as a top‑tier mid‑western conference‑level program.

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