More selective than 86% of North Dakota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose DSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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DSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 37% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 60% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is DSU compared with other North Dakota colleges?
DSU has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 8 North Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | 26% | 46% | $19,359 |
| 2 | Dickinson State University | 37% | 51% | $14,092 |
| 3 | Minot State University | 65% | 45% | $12,703 |
| 4 | University of Mary | 75% | 67% | $17,770 |
| 5 | University of North Dakota | 77% | 60% | $18,551 |
| 6 | University of Jamestown | 88% | 49% | $19,567 |
| 7 | North Dakota State University | 95% | 64% | $15,543 |
| 8 | Valley City State University | 99% | 53% | $11,890 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Dakota colleges →
Who enrolls at DSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
DSU admissions questions
What is the DSU acceptance rate?
Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 499 of 831 applicants were admitted.
Does DSU require the SAT or ACT?
Dickinson State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at DSU?
45% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (226 of 499).
Is DSU getting harder to get into?
Dickinson State University accepted 37% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 60% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Dickinson State University overview