North Dakota State University-Main Campus Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
95.68%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
30.77%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,513
SAT Scores
1,095
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 8,535 students have applied and 8,166 students have allowed to admit to North Dakota State University-Main Campus (Acceptance rate: 95.68%). NDSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 30.77 % where 2,513 students have finally enrolled out of 8,166 admitted students.
NDSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota.
NDSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota.
How to Apply to North Dakota State University-Main Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply NDSU. NDSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.ndsu.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.ndsu.edu/admission/how_to_apply/application_process |
| Financial Aid | https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.ndsu.edu/onestop/finaid/netpricecalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ndsu.edu/veterans/gibill/ |
| Disability Service | www.ndsu.edu/disabilityservices/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at NDSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is 1,095 and the average ACT score is 22. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 1,095 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota | 1,077 | 63 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 16 students submitted SAT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,095 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 468 | 545 | 623 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 550 | 593 |
| Total | 968 | 1,095 | 1,216 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 1,745 students submitted ACT scores (69% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 26 |
NDSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to North Dakota State University-Main Campus. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and Completion of college-preparatory program.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |