University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota · Public · 9,981 undergraduates · und.edu
Test policy (fall 2027)
Test optional
Sending scores is your choice
Acceptance rate
77%
of applicants
Annual cost (2027-28)
$29,350Est.Estimate
$34,770 out of state
University of North Dakota is test optional for students starting in fall 2027: you choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score. Its acceptance rate is 77%. A year in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $29,350 for in-state students and $34,770 for out-of-state students before financial aid.
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Your chances and merit aid at University of North Dakota
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Your admission chances
77% of applicants admitted
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Estimated merit aid
No estimate
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Your cost before merit aid
$34,770
a year in 2027-28, from a $34,770 sticker price (out of state)
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Admissions
Test policy for fall 2027
Test optional
You choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score. If you send one, it's considered.
Source: How to Apply for College | University of North Dakota · Checked November 3, 2026
Acceptance rate
77%
of applicants are admitted.
Cost and financial aid
The sticker price is what a year costs before any aid. Most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
Sticker price for 2027-28Estimate
$29,350
a year, in state
$34,770
a year, out of state (tuition $18,070)
- Tuition (in state)$12,650
What families pay after aid
What a year cost on average after grants and scholarships, for freshmen who got federal aid in 2023-24 (in-state students), by family income.
- $0 to $30,000$11,857
- $30,001 to $48,000$12,111
- $48,001 to $75,000$13,894
- $75,001 to $110,000$17,972
- Over $110,000$21,242
Financial aidEstimate
43%
of a student's financial need is covered, on average
86%
of freshmen receive grants
$6,663
average grant to freshmen
Merit scholarships
Awards for grades and scores, on top of need-based aid. You don't repay them.
National Merit Scholars scholarship
Full tuition
National Merit
To keep it: it renews if you meet the renewal rules; ask the college for the renewal rules.
Details
North Dakota programs for residents
North Dakota Scholarship
State program · In-state students
$750/semester ($500/quarter, clock-hour or apprenticeship term); max $6,000 total
- 3.00+ GPA, 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT, Post-Secondary Ready pathway (paired with Workforce Ready or Military Ready); Essential Skills; Post-Secondary Ready = test + 2 of: AP course C+, dual-credit English/math C+, Algebra II C+, 3 fine arts C+, AP exam 3+, IB exam 4+, 3.0 core GPA; plus complete a 2nd pathway (Workforce or Military)
- 3.00+ GPA, 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT, Workforce Ready pathway test option (paired with Post-Secondary or Military Ready); Essential Skills; Workforce Ready = 4 CTE credits (2 in same plan of study) OR 3 credits same world/indigenous/sign language OR teaching pathway; test; + 2 of: Career Ready Practices course, dual-credit C+, industry credential, 40-hr workplace learning, 40-hr work-based learning, NDSA/NDA+ level 3+
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AP credit
AP exams that earn credit can replace college courses, so you pay for fewer of them and may graduate sooner.
AP exams that earn credit
37 of 37
Earn credit with a score of 3
35 exams
A 3-credit course is worth
about $1,270Est.Estimate
at 2027-28 tuition for in-state students
Credit for each AP exam
| Exam | Score needed | Credits | Counts as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1XX - Art Elective |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Art 1XX - Art Elective |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | TRNSFR 200: Elective Credit |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 210, ART 211 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 111/L |
| Biology | 4 | 8 | BIOL 150/L & BIOL 151/L |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 165 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH 165 & MATH 166 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 115/L |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 | CHEM 121/L CHEM 122/L |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 225 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CSCI 160 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSCI 110 |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | ART 1XX & ART 230 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 110 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 2XX - English Elective |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENGL 110, ENGL 2XX |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIOL 1XX - Biology Elective with Lab |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 101 & HIST 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FREN 101 & FREN 102 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | GERM 101: & GERM 102 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 151 |
| Latin | 3 | 8 | CLAS 101 & CLAS 102 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 202 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 201 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | MUSC 130 & MUSC 134 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 211 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 212 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 212 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHYS 252 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 211 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHYS 251 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MATH 107 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 111 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Transfer 100 - Elective Credit |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Transfer 100 - Elective Credit |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPAN 101 & SPAN 102 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 12 | SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 16 | SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201, SPAN 202 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPAN 101, SPAN 102 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 12 | SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 16 | SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201, SPAN 202 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | ECON 210 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 115 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 & HIST 104 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIST 105 & HIST 106 |
Source: AP credit policy
After college
Graduate within 6 years
61%
Come back for a second year
84%
Typical earnings
$67,456
a year, 10 years after starting here
- University of North Dakota$103,645
Median yearly earnings of graduates five years after finishing a bachelor's in this major. 36 majors here have earnings data.
Common questions about University of North Dakota
Is University of North Dakota test optional for fall 2027?
Yes. University of North Dakota is test optional for students starting in fall 2027: you choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Dakota?
The acceptance rate at University of North Dakota is 77%.
How much does University of North Dakota cost?
A year at University of North Dakota in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $29,350 for in-state students and $34,770 for out-of-state students before financial aid. After grants and scholarships, freshmen who got federal aid paid $18,131 a year on average.
Does University of North Dakota offer merit scholarships?
Yes. University of North Dakota offers a merit scholarship, the National Merit Scholars scholarship.
Does University of North Dakota give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of North Dakota gives credit for all 37 AP exams it lists. 35 exams earn credit with a score of 3; the rest need a 4 or 5.
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