North Dakota State College of Science SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Because NDSCS admits a strong share of applicants, your focus should be on showing steady grades and meeting program requirements, not treating admission as a reach. Since it is test-optional, submit an SAT or ACT score only if it adds clear strength to your record.
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North Dakota State College of Science facts and stats
North Dakota State College of Science enrolls 3,367 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. NDSCS has a 79% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
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Key North Dakota State College of Science application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to NDSCS, take your first test by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. NDSCS does not list an ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline, so base your last fall retake on any program deadlines at NDSCS and on other colleges’ deadlines, especially if retakes could improve a superscore.
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What you'll actually pay
NDSCS lists in-state tuition at $3,747 and out-of-state tuition at $4,496. About 51% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $2,866. Submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
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Out-of-state tuition at NDSCS is $4,496, compared with $3,747 in-state, with room and board adding $8,096. Aid can substantially change the final price: 51% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $14,635. Merit awards average $2,866, which can further reduce costs for eligible students.
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74% of undergrads live on campus
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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