North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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North Dakota State University-Main Campus reported a 95.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Fargo, ND, with an SAT reference of 1205 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $15,543 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

95.8%

7,331 applicants

SAT reference

1205

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$15,543

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1205—
ACT (composite, 1–36)192324

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

63.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

78.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

9,471

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$9,370
$30,001 – $48,000$11,343
$48,001 – $75,000$11,923
$75,001 – $110,000$16,082
$110,000+$18,856

Top Majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing350
Health Professions290
Engineering280
Agriculture & Natural Resources148
Family & Consumer Sciences116
Biological & Biomedical Sciences97
Psychology95
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies79
Computer & Information Sciences77
Architecture61

Financial Aid at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

About North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Official website: https://www.ndsu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.ndsu.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota State University-Main Campus

What is the acceptance rate at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

North Dakota State University-Main Campus reported a 96% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 7,331. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

The historical 96% acceptance rate suggests North Dakota State University-Main Campus was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

The imported historical records for North Dakota State University-Main Campus include an SAT reference value of 1205 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

The stored historical average net price at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $15,543 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 93%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $5,841 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for North Dakota State University-Main Campus is 64%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is North Dakota State University-Main Campus test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

North Dakota State University-Main Campus's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on North Dakota State University-Main Campus's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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