Veterinary schools in North Dakota
North Dakota has no AVMA-accredited veterinary college of its own. North Dakota funds veterinary students through the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program. The AVMA lists 39 accredited colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Options for North Dakota residents
North Dakota funds veterinary students through the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program. Iowa State University also holds a contract with North Dakota for a limited number of seats, about four a year recently, and those students pay Iowa resident tuition (Iowa State: contract programs).
All U.S. veterinary colleges
See the full list of 39 accredited colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and how admission works in veterinary schools in the U.S.
Looking for vet tech school instead?
Vet tech programs take about two years and lead to the VTNE, not a DVM: vet tech schools in North Dakota and online vet tech programs.
After graduation
Veterinarians in North Dakota earned a median of $102,180 a year in May 2025 (BLS): veterinarian salary in North Dakota.
FAQ
Is there a vet school in North Dakota?
No. North Dakota has no AVMA-accredited veterinary college as of November 5, 2026.
How long is vet school?
Four years for the DVM or VMD, after college prerequisites. Graduates then pass the NAVLE and apply for a state license.
Where do North Dakota residents go to vet school?
North Dakota funds veterinary students through the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program. Iowa State University also holds a contract with North Dakota for a limited number of seats, about four a year recently, and those students pay Iowa resident tuition (Iowa State: contract programs).
Sources
- AVMA: Accredited veterinary colleges
- AVMA COE: Accreditation actions, September 2026 (published October 27, 2026)
- AVMA COE: Accreditation actions, June 2026
- WICHE: PSEP application information by state
- AAVMC: VMCAS 2027 Applicant Guide
- ICVA: NAVLE
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