Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
7,228 applied, 6,864 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS). Scores: Common Data Set fall 2024.
What does North Dakota State University cost?
$15,636 a year in-state
Out of state: about $20,570 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $24,407.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$11,551
$30,000–$48,000
$11,944
$48,000–$75,000
$11,418
$75,000–$110,000
$15,226
over $110,000
$18,993
Sticker, in-state
$24,407
In-state, with aid
$15,636
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $16,672 a year, against $11,738 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $4,934 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We haven't checked North Dakota State University's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Last year, regular decision was due Aug 1. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does North Dakota State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked North Dakota State University's fall 2027 rule yet. North Dakota State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is North Dakota State University's acceptance rate?
95% for fall 2024: 6,864 of 7,228 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for North Dakota State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1130 to 1430 (Common Data Set, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does North Dakota State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $11,418 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $24,407.
How much does North Dakota State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at North Dakota State University is $16,672 a year, against $11,738 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $15,636 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $4,934 tuition gap gives about $20,570 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is North Dakota State University's graduation rate?
64% of students finish within six years and 45% within four (IPEDS).
