North Dakota State University

It is moderately difficult to get into North Dakota State University. The acceptance rate at North Dakota State University is 95%. Out of 8,143 applications received in 2023, 7,773 students were offered admission.

Check in with North Dakota State University's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who apply to North Dakota State University for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than August 15.

North Dakota State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of North Dakota State University's admissions stats.

North Dakota State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	17.02%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	1%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	63%
Waitlist	No

North Dakota State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for North Dakota State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	August 15

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Applying Early to North Dakota State University?

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North Dakota State University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with North Dakota State University directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on North Dakota State University Admissions

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Transferring to North Dakota State University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does North Dakota State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at North Dakota State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by North Dakota State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with North Dakota State University for more information on admission factors.

North Dakota State University Application Requirements

To apply to North Dakota State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with North Dakota State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into North Dakota State University?

Students admitted to North Dakota State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 72.9% submitted a class rank. At North Dakota State University 17.02% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 24.39% were in the top 25% and 74.78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At North Dakota State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	10.24%
3.75 and 3.99	29.87%
3.50 and 3.74	20.76%
3.25 and 3.49	14.22%
3.00 and 3.24	11.74%
2.50 and 2.9	12.11%
2.00 and 2.49	1.06%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to North Dakota State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

North Dakota State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 1% of North Dakota State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 63% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for North Dakota State University?

To be competitive with other North Dakota State University applicants, you should strive to score between 1153 and 1253 (or higher!) on the SAT. At North Dakota State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1253 and 25% of scored lower than 1153, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of North Dakota State University students scored 673 or higher and 75% of students scored 538 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of North Dakota State University students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 538 or higher.

To be most competitive at North Dakota State University, you should strive to earn between 20 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for North Dakota State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for North Dakota State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to North Dakota State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to North Dakota State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in North Dakota State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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North Dakota State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to North Dakota State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to North Dakota State University.

Does North Dakota State University accept transfer credits?

✅ North Dakota State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. North Dakota State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does North Dakota State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ North Dakota State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to North Dakota State University?

✅ North Dakota State University is not test optional.

What is North Dakota State University's acceptance rate?

✅ North Dakota State University's acceptance rate is 95%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at North Dakota State University?

🟨 North Dakota State University may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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