North Dakota State University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Fargo, North Dakota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,331
- Admitted
- 7,024
- Yield
- 31.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, North Dakota State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate has risen from 82.7% in 2014–15 to 95.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,713 to 7,331 (+28%) over that period.
Its 95.8% rate makes North Dakota State University-Main Campus more selective than about 8% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked North Dakota schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 31.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,713 | 4,727 | 82.7% | 2,469 |
| 2015–16 | 5,311 | 4,973 | 93.6% | 2,552 |
| 2016–17 | 5,128 | 4,759 | 92.8% | 2,503 |
| 2017–18 | 6,424 | 5,884 | 91.6% | 2,633 |
| 2018–19 | 5,599 | 5,181 | 92.5% | 2,275 |
| 2019–20 | 6,211 | 5,811 | 93.6% | 2,218 |
| 2020–21 | 7,880 | 7,415 | 94.1% | 2,307 |
| 2021–22 | 8,143 | 7,773 | 95.5% | 2,491 |
| 2022–23 | 8,535 | 8,166 | 95.7% | 2,513 |
| 2023–24 | 7,331 | 7,024 | 95.8% | 2,214 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,163 | 4,004 | 96.2% |
| Men | 3,168 | 3,020 | 95.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 4% |
How North Dakota State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is North Dakota State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
North Dakota State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 95.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,024 admitted of 7,331 applicants).
Is North Dakota State University-Main Campus test optional?
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
North Dakota State University-Main Campus received 7,331 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,024.
Is North Dakota State University-Main Campus getting harder to get into?
North Dakota State University-Main Campus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.7% in 2014–15 to 95.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.ndsu.edu/.