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Chances of getting into North Dakota State University Main Campus

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
95%
Admission Difficulty for North Dakota State University Main Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into NDSU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at NDSU is 95%.  It ranks #7 in North Dakota for lowest rate of acceptance. North Dakota State University Main Campus is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 7,773 out of 8,143 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 49 percent on standardized admission tests. North Dakota State University Main Campus typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The NDSU application fee is $35 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to North Dakota State University Main Campus. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% of students submitted SAT scores and 63% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

NDSU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1096-1313
Applicants Submitting SAT 
1%
SAT Scores for North Dakota State University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 538
SAT Math 25th 558
SAT Composite 25th 1096
SAT Scores for North Dakota State University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 673
SAT Composite 75th 1313
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to North Dakota State University Main Campus?

North Dakota State University Main Campus is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into North Dakota State University Main Campus score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1096-1313.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

North Dakota State University Main Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1313 and Above Good >97%
1204 to 1313 Avg + 95%-97%
1096 to 1204 Avg - 91%-95%
988 to 1096 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 988 Low <84%
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NDSU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
63%
ACT Scores for North Dakota State University Main Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for North Dakota State University Main Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into NDSU?

North Dakota State University Main Campus is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

NDSU regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

North Dakota State University Main Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >97%
23 to 26 Avg + 95%-97%
20 to 23 Avg - 91%-95%
17 to 20 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 17 Low <84%
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NDSU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.53
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into North Dakota State University Main Campus?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into NDSU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at North Dakota State University Main Campus was 3.53 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in North Dakota for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.53 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as NDSU accepts 95% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted North Dakota State University Main Campus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.24% Good
3.75 to 3.99 29.87% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.76% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.22% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.74% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.11% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.06% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

74.78% of North Dakota State University Main Campus freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted North Dakota State University Main Campus students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 17.02%
Top 25% of class 24.39%
Top 50% of class 75%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

North Dakota State University Main Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,656 3,487 8,143
Accepted 4,486 3,287 7,773
Acceptance Rate 96% 94% 95%
Enrolled 1,320 1,171 2,491
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 29% 36% 32%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
36

Applicants have 36 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to North Dakota State University Main Campus is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to North Dakota State University Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

North Dakota State University Main Campus Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at North Dakota State University Main Campus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200332 IPEDS survey data for North Dakota State University Main Campus.

FAQs

Does North Dakota State University Main Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

1% of students submit their SAT scores to NDSU. 63% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into North Dakota State University Main Campus?

95% of those who apply are granted admission to NDSU. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for North Dakota State University Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1096 and 1313. 1% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for North Dakota State University Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 63% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.