University of North Dakota

University of North Dakota is moderately difficult to get into. Around 83% of applicants get into University of North Dakota each year. Last year, 6,597 students applied to University of North Dakota and 5,494 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to University of North Dakota, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/15 and the application fee costs $35.

University of North Dakota Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of North Dakota's admissions stats.

University of North Dakota 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	23%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

University of North Dakota Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of North Dakota.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 15	–

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Considering Applying Early to University of North Dakota?

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University of North Dakota does not offer early decision or early action.

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

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More on University of North Dakota Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to University of North Dakota?

It is moderately difficult to get into University of North Dakota. University of North Dakota evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, University of North Dakota accepted 83% of students, around 5,494 from the 6,597 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of North Dakota, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

For applicants who are not residents of North Dakota, getting into University of North Dakota is moderately difficult.

Transferring to University of North Dakota

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of North Dakota

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

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of North Dakota?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight 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 apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at University of North Dakota

What does University of North Dakota consider 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
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Recommendation(s)	Considered

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

University of North Dakota 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2.75	–	–
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 University of North Dakota?

Students admitted to University of North Dakota have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 42% submitted a class rank. At University of North Dakota 23% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 49% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

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

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	10%
3.75 and 3.99	33%
3.50 and 3.74	22%
3.25 and 3.49	13%
3.00 and 3.24	12%
2.50 and 2.9	9%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

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 University of North Dakota directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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

University of North Dakota is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of North Dakota

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of North Dakota.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15.

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of North Dakota Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of North Dakota?

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

Does University of North Dakota accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

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

✅ University of North Dakota is not test optional.

What is University of North Dakota's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of North Dakota is 83%.

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

❌ University of North Dakota does not offer early decision.

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