North Dakota State University, also known as NDSU and NDSU Bison, is a state-owned entity headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1890, the institution has approximately 4750 employees. Functioning as a public, land-grant research university located in Fargo, North Dakota, it is classified as an R1 doctoral research institution. NDSU offers over 100 undergraduate majors alongside graduate and doctoral programs spanning agriculture, engineering, business, health professions, and the arts and sciences. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics and serves as a major regional hub for research, innovation, and workforce development across the Upper Midwest.