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University of North Dakota SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1120 to 1310
ACT Range21 to 27
Average GPA3.61
Acceptance Rate76.9%

UND’s 76.9% acceptance rate means your goal is to land solidly in range, not chase a perfect score. Because ACT scores are submitted far more often than SAT scores here, a 27 ACT is a useful target if testing helps your profile. Keep your GPA strong, since the listed scholarship thresholds are GPA-based.

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Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of North Dakota facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of North Dakota enrolls about 11,033 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. UND has an 84% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 60% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

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Location

Grand Forks, ND

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Key University of North Dakota application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 14

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

February 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UND, plan your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year. Because UND’s Regular Decision deadline is August 14, use the summer before senior year as your main retake window, since fall senior-year retakes will not arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At Summit League member UND, in-state tuition is $10,951 and out-of-state tuition is $15,570. About 44% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $3,396. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

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Out-of-state tuition at UND is $15,570, while in-state tuition is $10,951, and room and board adds about $10,914. About 44% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $19,031. Merit awards average $3,396, which can help lower the billed cost for qualifying students. Average debt at graduation is $40,978.

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Student life at University of North Dakota

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Marching band
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Pep band
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Student government
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

25% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

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Living-learning
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 12% of men join fraternities, and 9% of women join sororities.

Greek housing available

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