North Dakota State University SAT and ACT scores
Fargo, ND · public college · 9,791 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as North Dakota State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What ACT score do you need for North Dakota State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 25. A 25 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does North Dakota State University require the SAT or ACT?
North Dakota State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does North Dakota State University accept the CLT?
North Dakota State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in North Dakota with similar scores
- Minot State UniversitySAT 930–1140
- University of MarySAT 1110–1340
- Valley City State UniversitySAT 830–1070
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Blue Mountain Christian UniversityACT 19–24
- Cabarrus College of Health SciencesACT 21–23
- Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended StudiesACT 19–25
- College of Saint MaryACT 18–26
- Dunwoody College of TechnologyACT 18–26
- Grace College and Theological SeminarySAT 1000–1200
More about North Dakota State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: North Dakota State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026