Which colleges or universities did Ilhan Omar attend and what degrees did she earn?

1. Degree and college: the consistent fact

All major biographical sources in the provided set—Ballotpedia, House history, and several reputable profiles—agree that Ilhan Omar graduated from North Dakota State University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree ^{[1] [2] [3]}. Ballotpedia and multiple biographical write‑ups identify the degree fields as political science and international studies ^{[1] [3]}.

2. Official congressional listing shows two bachelor degrees

The U.S. House History/Archives entry for Rep. Omar records both a B.A. and a B.S., each from North Dakota State University, dated 2011 ^[2]. That dual listing appears in the congressional biographical database and in bioguide retro records ^{[2] [4]}, indicating the House summary presents her education in that specific way.

3. Variation among secondary sources: degree label and extra credentials

Secondary outlets and biographies uniformly cite a North Dakota State University bachelor’s degree but differ in labeling: many report a Bachelor of Arts in political science and international studies ^{[1] [3]}, while the House archive shows both B.A. and B.S. ^[2]. Some profiles also note later fellowships or non‑degree affiliations—most notably a Humphrey School of Public Affairs policy fellowship and work as a community educator at the University of Minnesota ^{[3] [5] [6]}.

4. What the campaign and congressional sites say about post‑college work

Omar’s campaign and congressional web pages highlight her role as a community educator at the University of Minnesota and her Humphrey Policy Fellowship—positions described as part of her pre‑electoral career rather than additional academic degrees ^{[6] [5]}. These pages support the narrative that her formal higher‑education credential is the 2011 bachelor’s from North Dakota State University ^{[6] [5]}.

5. Why sources differ and what that means for verification

Differences in degree labeling (B.A. vs. B.S. or listing both) likely stem from institutional degree nomenclature, reporting choices by compilers, or how an official bio condensed information for different audiences; the House history explicitly lists both degrees, while media and educational profiles usually specify a B.A. in political science and international studies ^{[2] [1] [3]}. The available reporting does not explain why the House entry shows two bachelor degree designations—explicit clarification from North Dakota State University or a detailed transcript would be needed, and available sources do not mention any such clarification ^[2].

6. Competing perspectives and gaps in the record

Most sources converge on the central fact—North Dakota State University, 2011, bachelor’s degree—so there is minimal substantive dispute about where and when she graduated ^{[1] [2] [3]}. The only notable inconsistency is the House listing of both B.A. and B.S., which some secondary sources do not repeat; available sources do not mention a separate or additional college degree beyond the North Dakota State bachelor’s or a formal degree awarded by the Humphrey School ^{[2] [3] [5]}.

7. Bottom line for readers seeking accuracy

If you need a single, defensible statement: Ilhan Omar completed undergraduate studies at North Dakota State University in 2011 and holds a bachelor’s degree (commonly reported as a B.A. in political science and international studies); the U.S. House historical record lists both B.A. and B.S. from North Dakota State University in 2011 ^{[1] [2] [3]}. For certification or legal purposes, consult North Dakota State University records or the official congressional archives cited above ^[2].