Freshmen Admissions | Undergraduate

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

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

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

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).

Freshman Help
We’ve got admissions reps and counselors dedicated to serving our first-year students. Reach out to them with questions about UND or set up a visit.