More selective than 14% of North Dakota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose North Dakota State University 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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North Dakota State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, North Dakota State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 19 | 25 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
North Dakota State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 95% | — | — | 19–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | — | — | 19–24 | 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 North Dakota State University compared with other North Dakota colleges?
North Dakota State University has the 7th-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 North Dakota State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
North Dakota State University admissions questions
What is the North Dakota State University acceptance rate?
North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,024 of 7,331 applicants were admitted.
Does North Dakota State University require the SAT or ACT?
North Dakota State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at North Dakota State University?
32% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,214 of 7,024).
Is North Dakota State University getting harder to get into?
North Dakota State University accepted 95% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% 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 North Dakota State University overview