Fargo,
ND
About NDSU
North Dakota State University is a public, state institution in the city of Fargo, North Dakota. NDSU was founded in 1890. The college enrolls around 12,461 students a year, including 10,199 undergrad students.
NDSU Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into NDSU. In 2022, NDSU accepted 95% of applicants. In 2022, 8,143 students applied to NDSU and 7,773 were admitted.
| North Dakota State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 95% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 1% |
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North Dakota State University is locatedin the city of Fargo, North Dakota,.
If you are interested in seeing NDSU for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 29 and 94 to Fargo, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hector International.
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College Info
NDSU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to NDSU is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to NDSU is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
NDSU ACT Scores
ACT Range
20 - 26
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
26 and Above
20 to 26
20 and Less
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NDSU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1153 - 1253
Math SAT Range
558 - 673
Reading SAT Range
538 - 640
NDSU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$19,297
In State$23,435
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at NDSU is like? There are approximately 12,461 students enrolled at NDSU, including 10,199 undergraduate students and 2,262 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 42% percent are from ND and 58% percent of students are from other states.
88%
Full Time12%
Part Time42%
In State58%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
12,461
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
95%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$9,619
Out-of-State
$13,757
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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