UND Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of North Dakota Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UND to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of North Dakota (UND)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UND's acceptance rate is 76.90% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 8,261 students applied and 6,353 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into UND.

To apply to UND, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

UND's acceptance rate places 3rd out of 8 North Dakota colleges with competitive admission.
UND's yield rate is 34.71%, which is significantly higher by 11.04 percentage points (approximately 46.6% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UND at North Dakota colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UND's acceptance rate is 76.90% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.71%. 4,466 men and 3,790 women applied to UND and 3,258 men and 3,092 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,135 men and 1,070 women were enrolled in UND. You can explore the UND's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UND
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	8,261	4,466	3,790	0	5
Admitted	6,353	3,258	3,092	0	3
Enrolled	2,205	1,135	1,070	0	0
Acceptance Rate	76.90%	72.95%	81.58%	-	60.00%
Yield	34.71%	34.84%	34.61%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of North Dakota 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 2,205 first-year students enrolled in UND. The proportion of full-time students is 97.96% and part-time students is 2.04%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 51.47% and women students is 48.53%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UND.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UND
	Total	Men	Women
Total	2,205	1,135	1,070
Full-time	2,160	1,111	1,049
Part-time	45	24	21

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at UND. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of North Dakota.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UND Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to UND:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://und.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://und.edu/admissions/apply.html
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the UND?

UND is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 76.90%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UND?

UND does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does UND require essays or personal statements?

UND does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for UND admission?

UND does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

UND does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UND requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, UND requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UND?

The institutional SAT code for UND is 6878 and 4-digit ACT code is 3219.