University of North Dakota Bachelor of Accountancy: 2027 Review

Score

61.9 of 100

Cost (20%)

6.5 of 10

Graduate Earnings (20%)

6.1 of 10

Completion (15%)

2.8 of 10

Flexibility (15%)

5.0 of 10

Credential Alignment (10%)

10.0 of 10

Track Record (10%)

6.8 of 10

Program Reputation (10%)

8.1 of 10

Credits

120

Format

Fully Online, On Campus

Terms

16 weeks

Time to Finish

48 months

Accreditation

AACSB (confirmed on the official list)

See exactly how we score on the methodology page. We checked the school's figures on October 8, 2026.

You earn the same Bachelor of Accountancy on campus or fully online, with the same classes, professors, semester dates and diploma. The combined B.Acc./M.Acc. adds a master's degree in five years. The school maps 100% online routes so you reach the 150 credit hours used for certified public accountant (CPA) licensure.

The Herr School of Accountancy at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks offers the Bachelor of Accountancy through the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration. It takes 120 credits. You choose campus or distance.

• Working adults: online students aren't required to come to campus, and each gets an academic advisor.
• Future CPAs: the catalog points CPA-minded students to the accelerated bachelor/master program.
• Hands-on learners: you'll earn 1 to 6 credits in the Accounting Internship course, repeatable to 12, and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) course adds IRS training.
• Competitive students: Beta Alpha Psi and accounting case competitions are open to join.
• Campus students who want a cohort: accounting majors can live together in the Business Living & Learning Community.

Elements of Accounting I teaches you financial statements, and Elements of Accounting II shows how managers use accounting information. You apply financial and managerial data in Business Analytics with Spreadsheets. Intermediate Accounting I and II work through time value of money, liabilities, investments and the cash flow statement.

Accounting Information Systems covers internal control, and Cost Accounting covers what products and services cost to produce. Assurance Services, a foundations course in taxation and Business Law for Accountants finish the required core. Electives include Advanced Tax, which targets what's tested on the CPA exam, and Fund Accounting for governmental and nonprofit entities.

The degree is 120 credits, with 36 numbered 300 or above. The school estimates 4 years. You can apply for fall (Aug. 15), spring (Dec. 15) or summer (May 1) starts. The B.Acc./M.Acc. earns both degrees in 5 years. UND lists 100% online routes to fill the 30-credit gap to 150 hours, including a master's in accountancy, an MBA, double majors, certificates and minors.

The school reports a per-credit charge of $577. All online business students pay the same online rate no matter where they live, and the Herr School of Accountancy awards $270,000+ a year in student scholarships.

Online classes are asynchronous with deadlines, so you get structure instead of a self-paced course. Terms follow campus semester dates, and you learn through lesson modules, streaming video, posted lectures and online simulations. You get free tutoring, unlimited academic coaching and 24/7 technical support. On campus, a fall career fair brings firms to you.

The college holds AACSB accreditation. The accounting program is accredited by the Institute of Management Accountants, and UND says that's the only program in the region with that recognition. UND graduates have won the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Elijah Watts Sells Award 13 times. UND says the award recognizes the highest cumulative scores on the CPA exam in the nation.

Where this degree can lead: Accounting Degree Jobs.

Forbes Advisor's 2026 list of top online accounting degrees picked UND's program for career development resources. U.S. News listed UND at No. 32 (tie) among Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs in 2025. College Factual's 2023 list of North Dakota schools focused on accounting and finance included UND.

A graduate quoted on the school's site credits UND alumni connections for an EY job. Niche's summary of student reviews describes UND professors as attentive and supportive. A finance graduate on GradReports called every professor competent and friendly.

• Which online route to 150 credit hours fits my timeline best?
• Can I join VITA and earn IRS certification from a distance?
• How does the accelerated B.Acc./M.Acc. admission work?
• How do I find a credit-bearing internship through the accountancy faculty?

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