North Dakota State University
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into North Dakota State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

96
%
Acceptance rate
3.56
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into North Dakota State University?

96%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, North Dakota State accepted 96% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 7,331 people applied and 7,024 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4004 / 4163 (96%)
Men
3020 / 3168 (95%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at North Dakota State University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

31%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 31% ended up enrolling at North Dakota State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into North Dakota State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things North Dakota State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into North Dakota State University?

3.56
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended North Dakota State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.56. 16% of freshmen who attended North Dakota State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 43% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
10%
3.75-3.99
32%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
1%

North Dakota State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

1%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
570
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1100
75th Percentile
1340

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to North Dakota State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification

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