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North Dakota State University admissions

Fargo, North Dakota · Public · 9,471 undergrads

North Dakota State University admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024 (6,864 of 7,228, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1130–1430.

The numbers

Applied
7,228
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
19–25
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.52
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
32%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
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Can I get into North Dakota State University?

95% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1130–1430 on the SAT.

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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.

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.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. North Dakota State University's site

What North Dakota State University looks at

Counts most

GPA.

Also considered

SAT or ACT scores.

As North Dakota State University rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2024.

Questions people ask

What is North Dakota State University's acceptance rate?
North Dakota State University admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024 (6,864 of 7,228, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for North Dakota State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1130–1430. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Test scores: Common Data Set, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers