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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

U. North Dakota admits about 8 in 10 applicants (77%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 50% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 86%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled27 of 100 · 2,205 students
Admitted, went elsewhere50 of 100 · 4,148
Not admitted23 of 100 · 1,908

The funnel

Applied
8,261
Admitted
6,353
Enrolled
2,205

$35 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

Men and women

Men were admitted at 73%, women at 82%.

Women admitted82%
Men admitted73%
35%

Yield

35% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college35%
35%
← 5%higher than 76% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college77%
77%
← More selectivemore selective than 50% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How U. North Dakota reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. University of North Dakota doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)