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About University of North Dakota

aviation and aerospace programshigh research activityhealth sciences focusaccessible admissionsnorthern plains public university

University of North Dakota is a public research university in Grand Forks, ND, known for its aviation and aerospace programs, high research activity, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 83%, NoDak is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,753 students each year. NoDak is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. NoDak offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $5,999 per year; the sticker price of $29,205 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of North Dakota acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

83%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of North Dakota

Test Score Strategy
Since UND is test optional and your score falls below where it would help you, leave the test score off your application and let your GPA and activities speak for you instead.
Application Strategy
UND has deep ties to Indigenous communities in the region and runs dedicated support programs through the Native American Programs office, so if this background is part of your story, reference it directly in your application to connect with the resources and community UND has built over decades.

Financial Aid & Cost

What University of North Dakota actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$29k/yr$13.1k
30k-48k~$29k/yr$12.3k
48k-75k~$29k/yr$15.2k
75k-110k~$29k/yr$19.0k
110k+~$29k/yr$20.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

63%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$55k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
8,400
Undergrad Enrollment
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