How Acceptance Rate Changes over Past 5 Years for North Dakota Colleges

The average acceptance rate for North Dakota Colleges in the 2024-2025 academic year is 70.21%. This represents a 2.59% decrease compared to the previous year's acceptance rate.

Analyzing acceptance rate trends over the past 5 years (2020-2025), North Dakota Colleges has experienced a 14.91% decrease in acceptance rates, moving from 85.12% to 70.21%. Among the 8 competitive 4-year colleges in North Dakota Colleges, 4 schools have increased their acceptance rates while 4 schools have become more selective over this 5-year period.

Distribution of Acceptance Rate Changes

The following analysis shows how acceptance rates have changed over the past 5 years for North Dakota Colleges. Out of 8 schools with available data, 4 schools (50%) have seen an increase in their acceptance rates, while 4 schools (50%) experienced a decrease.

Breakdown by Change Range:

• Increased by 10-20%: 2 schools (25%)
• Increased by 0-5%: 2 schools (25%)
• Decreased by 5-10%: 1 schools (12.5%)
• Decreased by 10-20%: 1 schools (12.5%)
• Decreased by 20% or more: 2 schools (25%)

For comprehensive admission data including acceptance rates, number of applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for 2025, visit our North Dakota Colleges admission statistics comparison table.