Freshman Admissions

Lead Your Own Way at UND.

Here you'll find opportunities to inspire you — and a support system fully invested in your success.

Requirements to be Accepted into UND

UND accepts 90% of completed applications. Requirements include:

1. A GPA of 2.75 or higher is recommended (3.25 for Aviation Management and Commercial Aviation).
2. Complete 14 units of high school core courses:
   • English (4 units)
   • Math (3 units of Algebra I or above)
   • Lab Science (3 units)
   • Social Studies (3 units)
   • 1 additional unit from English, Math, Lab Science or Social Studies, or world language
3. ACT/SAT scores are not required.

Review our step-by-step instructions before starting your application.

How to Apply

Best Value University

Worried about the cost of college? UND provides one of the best values of any college in the country. 

The listed tuition cost of UND isn't what students typically pay because of UND's generous scholarships and financial aid packages. Use these tools to find your cost.

250+ Academic Programs

College is a time of discovery. It’s perfectly normal, and even expected, to change your major as you grow personally and professionally. With 250+ programs to choose from and career counselors to help you decide, you’ll find a major that aligns with your career goals.

Use our interactive Program Finder to explore all majors, minors and certificates offered at UND. We also have several accelearted programs that allow you to earn a bachelor's and master's in only five years.

Program Finder

Freshmen are Required to Live on Campus

At UND, freshmen live on campus to be close to everything — classes, dining and events.

On average, it’s $160 less per month to live on UND's campus than off campus.

Explore Housing Options

Join the Best College in North Dakota

Whether you’re interested in joining one of our student organizations, playing intramural sports or attending Division 1 athletic events, there’s something here for everyone.