Fargo, ND
North Dakota State University-Main Campus admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 96%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,211 | 5,811 | 2,218 | 94% |
| 2020 | 7,880 | 7,415 | 2,307 | 94% |
| 2021 | 8,143 | 7,773 | 2,491 | 95% |
| 2022 | 8,535 | 8,166 | 2,513 | 96% |
| 2023 | 7,331 | 7,024 | 2,214 | 96% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,004 of 4,163 women and 3,020 of 3,168 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| 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 |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
North Dakota State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 96% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 7,024 of 7,331 applicants.
Less Selective. North Dakota State University-Main Campus admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
7,331 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,214 enrolled.
No. North Dakota State University-Main Campus is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 96%.