# University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-north-dakota

University of North Dakota is a public college in Grand Forks, ND with 9,981 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,131 per year ($11,857 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,456 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 77% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,437 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,733 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $25,855 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $18,131 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,857 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $12,111 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,894 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $17,972 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $21,242 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 9,981 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 61% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $67,456 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 (FY2024) |

## What University of North Dakota 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: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of North Dakota's acceptance rate?**

University of North Dakota admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**Is University of North Dakota test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to University of North Dakota?**

In Fall 2023, 7,437 students applied to University of North Dakota and 5,733 were admitted; 1,766 enrolled.

**Does University of North Dakota consider legacy status?**

No. University of North Dakota reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of North Dakota require an essay?**

University of North Dakota reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of North Dakota cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $25,855 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,131.

**What is University of North Dakota's graduation rate?**

61% 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 200280. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology