University of North Dakota Acceptance Rate
Grand Forks, North Dakota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,437
- Admitted
- 5,733
- Yield
- 30.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of North Dakota's acceptance rate has fallen from 86% in 2014–15 to 77.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,642 to 7,437 (+60%) over that period.
Its 77.1% rate makes University of North Dakota more selective than about 48% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked North Dakota schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83.1% for women vs 72% for men, a 11.1-point gap). University of North Dakota has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 30.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,642 | 3,992 | 86% | 1,906 |
| 2015–16 | 4,920 | 4,029 | 81.9% | 1,895 |
| 2016–17 | 5,144 | 4,305 | 83.7% | 1,928 |
| 2017–18 | 5,230 | 4,366 | 83.5% | 1,939 |
| 2018–19 | 5,021 | 4,128 | 82.2% | 1,835 |
| 2019–20 | 4,964 | 4,027 | 81.1% | 1,673 |
| 2020–21 | 5,662 | 4,912 | 86.8% | 1,614 |
| 2021–22 | 5,962 | 5,308 | 89% | 1,755 |
| 2022–23 | 6,597 | 5,494 | 83.3% | 1,753 |
| 2023–24 | 7,437 | 5,733 | 77.1% | 1,766 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,428 | 2,847 | 83.1% |
| Men | 4,009 | 2,886 | 72% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of North 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 University of North Dakota's acceptance rate?
University of North Dakota's acceptance rate is 77.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,733 admitted of 7,437 applicants).
Is University of North Dakota test optional?
University of North Dakota is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of North Dakota?
University of North Dakota received 7,437 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,733.
Is University of North Dakota getting harder to get into?
University of North Dakota has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 86% in 2014–15 to 77.1% 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://und.edu/.