# North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/north-dakota-state-university-main-campus

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public college in Fargo, ND with 9,471 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, and admitted students average 1150 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,636 per year ($11,551 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,925 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 95% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,331 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 7,024 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 19–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $24,407 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $15,636 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,551 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $11,944 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $11,418 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,226 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $18,993 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 9,471 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 66% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $65,925 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 (FY2024) |

## What North Dakota State University-Main Campus considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## FAQ

**What is North Dakota State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?**

North Dakota State University-Main Campus admits 95% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What ACT score do you need for North Dakota State University-Main Campus?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–25.

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

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to North Dakota State University-Main Campus?**

In Fall 2023, 7,331 students applied to North Dakota State University-Main Campus and 7,024 were admitted; 2,214 enrolled.

**Does North Dakota State University-Main Campus consider legacy status?**

No. North Dakota State University-Main Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does North Dakota State University-Main Campus require an essay?**

North Dakota State University-Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does North Dakota State University-Main Campus cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $24,407 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,636.

**What is North Dakota State University-Main Campus's graduation rate?**

66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 200332. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology