Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
North Dakota State University reports a middle 50% SAT of 1130 to 1430 (enrolled, fall 2024, CDS 2024-25 only 13 enrollees, under 1%, submitted SAT). We use 1280 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 1130 to 1430 (enrolled, fall 2024, CDS 2024-25 only 13 enrollees, under 1%, submitted SAT) |
| Middle 50% ACT | 19 to 25 |
| Acceptance rate | 95.0% (fall 2024, CDS 2024-25, 7,228 applicants) |
| Testing for 2026-27 | Not required for admission |
| Type | Public university |
Source: NDSU official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.
Fargo's land-grant research university; admits nearly every applicant.
| School | Middle 50% SAT | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University | 1130 to 1430 | 95.0% |
Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for North Dakota Colleges.
North Dakota ties its top scholarship directly to an ACT/SAT composite score (the ND Scholars Program); a second, GPA-based state scholarship offers a smaller test-linked path for students who fall short of that bar.
Academic & CTE Scholarship ("ND Academic Scholarship"): $750 per semester, usable within 6 years of high school graduation, at any accredited ND college or qualifying apprenticeship; this test-score path requires a 3.0 GPA on required coursework plus a grade of C or better in each required unit (a separate no-test path exists at a 3.0 GPA on all coursework).
The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our North Dakota SAT prep page.
| College | State | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Texas | 1190 to 1370 |
| University of Dayton | Ohio | 1210 to 1350 |
| University of South Carolina | South Carolina | 1200 to 1360 |
| Bucknell University | Pennsylvania | 1170 to 1380 |
A score that is competitive at NDSU lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.
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Find my teen's target scoreThere is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1130 to 1430. A score at or above 1430 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1130 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.
NDSU lists its policy as: Not required for admission. Check the official admissions page for your entry term before choosing test dates.
95.0% (fall 2024, CDS 2024-25, 7,228 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.
No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.
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