Acceptance rate
76.9%
University of North Dakota
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks with an enrollment of about 13,900 students and an acceptance rate of 76.9%. It has a strong transportation program, which accounts for 18% of degrees awarded, along with health professions and business. The school's first-year retention rate is 84%, though the six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition is $25,367, and graduates earn a median of $63,552 ten years after enrollment.
Enrollment
13,876
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
60%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$13,126
family income
$30–48k
$12,251
family income
$48–75k
$15,206
family income
$75–110k
$18,981
family income
$110k+
$20,730
family income
17% receive Pell grants
41% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields University of North Dakota graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Transportation
18.3%
Health Professions
15.9%
Business & Marketing
12.4%
Engineering
9.3%
Psychology
6.4%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$63,552
Earnings (6 yr)
$54,588
Completion
60%
Retention
84%
Median debt
$22,057
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Dakota?
University of North Dakota has an acceptance rate of 76.9%, making it relatively accessible.
How much does University of North Dakota actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $13,126 per year, rising to $20,730 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
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