University of North Dakota Admission Requirements
Grand Forks, North DakotaChances of getting into University of North Dakota
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
82.2%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into University of North Dakota and can I get accepted? The school has a 82% acceptance rate ranking it #6 in North Dakota for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 4,128 out of 5,021 applicants were admitted making University of North Dakota an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 54 percent. Only 44% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
980-1230Applicants Submitting SAT
11%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 480 |
| SAT Math 25th | 500 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 980 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 600 |
| SAT Math 75th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1230 |
| Average SAT Score | 1110 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of North Dakota?
University of North Dakota typically requires applicants to be in the top 64 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 850. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1110 out of 1600. The school ranks #3 in North Dakota for highest average SAT composite score. 11 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1230 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 1105 to 1230 | Avg + | 82%-89% |
| 980 to 1105 | Avg - | 73%-82% |
| 855 to 980 | Reach | 61%-73% |
| Less than 855 | Low | <61% |
University of North Dakota ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-27Applicants Submitting ACT
91%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 19 |
| ACT Math 25th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of North Dakota?
Admission data indicates that University of North Dakota regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #1 in North Dakota for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 91 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of North Dakota.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 82%-89% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 73%-82% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 61%-73% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <61% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
University of North Dakota has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,247 | 2,774 | 5,021 |
| Accepted | 1,910 | 2,218 | 4,128 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 80% | 82% |
| Enrolled | 861 | 974 | 1,835 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 45% | 44% | 44% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of North Dakota and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | 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
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200280 IPEDS survey data for University of North Dakota.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of North Dakota prefer SAT or ACT?
11% of students submit their SAT scores to University of North Dakota. 91% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of North Dakota?
82% of those who apply are granted admission to University of North Dakota. 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 University of North Dakota?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1230. 11% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of North Dakota?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 91% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
