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Freshmen Admissions

UND provides one of the best values of any college in the country.

Our combined tuition, fees and room/meal plans cost about $3,000 less per year than the national average for four-year doctoral universities. Plus, each year 75% of our undergrad students share more than $108 million in financial aid, including scholarships and waivers. On average, each of our students receives $12,900 annually in financial assistance.

UND Freshman Admissions

Freshman Requirements

Learn about the high school and test score requirements to get into UND as a freshman.

Cost & Aid

Let us show you all the options that make UND an affordable place for a quality education.

Freshman Housing

First-time freshman are required to live on campus. You'll be close to your classes and among friends.

New Freshman Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

Unweighted, Cumulative High School GPA	Freshman Scholarship Award
3.9+ GPA (unweighted)	$14,000 ($3,500 / year for a maximum of 4 years)
3.7-3.89 GPA (unweighted)	$11,000 ($2,750 / year for a maximum of 4 years)
3.5-3.69 GPA (unweighted)	$1,500 (non-renewable)

You're eligible to receive one scholarship award based on your unweighted, cumulative high school GPA. You must be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester to qualify. Renewal criteria apply. All scholarships are subject to change. As funding is available, scholarships will be awarded after the priority deadline.

National Merit Scholarships

If you're a National Merit Scholar Finalist or Semi-Finalist from North Dakota or Minnesota and select UND as your first choice on the National Merit Application, you'll receive a UND scholarship equivalent to full tuition and mandatory student fees (renewable for up to 3 additional years if criteria are met).

This scholarship is in addition to other UND scholarships and waivers you're eligible to receive (up to the full cost of attendance).

Don't wait till Saturday

UND has big campus opportunities with a small-campus feel.

From Division I athletics, 250+ student organizations, concerts and cultural nights, there's something for everyone at UND.

Student Life at UND

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Let this vibrant city on the western banks of the Red River surprise you.

With low unemployment, a Midwestern sensibility and plenty of things to do, come and see why Grand Forks is consistently ranked among America's best college towns.

About Grand Forks