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University of North Dakota

The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public research university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, known for strong programs in aviation, aerospace, engineering, medicine, nursing, business, and the liberal arts plus a mid‑sized, active campus with Division I athletics. Students often rave about the big‑school resources paired with small‑class feel, broad club and organization options, and spirited hockey games at the Ralph Engelstad Arena.

State

North Dakota

Student Population

15,900

Acceptance Rate

77%

GPA Range

3.2–3.8

SAT Range

1110–1290

Common Majors

aviation and aerospace, engineering, business administration, nursing

“North Dakota feels like a big but close‑knit campus in Grand Forks where you can study in strong aviation and engineering programs, join lots of clubs and packed hockey games, and still be close to a small‑city feel, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the 275‑plus organizations and Division I spirit made them feel truly connected.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$10,951 / $15,570

Conference

Summit League

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.8

Avg Women's Scores

78.5

Men's Team Notes

UND men claimed third at WIU Intercollegiate on TPC Deere Run (896 total), led by Carson Skarperud's career-low 219 (T5). Strong finishes at Cowboy Classic on Talking Rock Golf Club and Summit League Championship highlighted par-4 precision amid Plains winds and consistent birdie putting.

Women's Team Notes

Fighting Hawks women posted solid rounds at Lady Bison Classic on Bully Pulpit Golf Course (312 average) and Summit League events. Resilient scoring at Dragon Invitational on Bois de Sioux Golf Course drove top-6 placings through par saves on prairie layouts and team depth in Midwest tests.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Todd Schaefer

Women's Coach

Kris Kroetsch

Men's Email

todd.schaefer@und.edu

Women's Email

kristoffer.kroetsch@und.edu

Men's Coach Bio

UND Hall of Famer Todd Schaefer enters his seventh season as North Dakota's head men's golf coach in 2025-26, named to the role in August 2019. A Grand Forks native and former NCC medalist with three NCAA DII nationals, he set program scoring records at ODU/OBX Intercollegiate and Summit Championships while serving on NDGA boards.

Women's Coach Bio

Kris Kroetsch was named UND women's golf head coach in July 2023, entering his second full season after posting top-3 finishes including the WIU Intercollegiate title. A Grand Forks native and 2001 UND alum from the men's team, the PGA pro earned 2016 Minnesota PGA Teacher/Coach of the Year with four Dakota Chapter honors and 36 pro wins.

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