Easiest Colleges to Get Into in North Dakota
Ranked by acceptance rate (7 colleges with at least 500 undergraduates). Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.
| # | College | Acceptance rate | Net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley City State University Valley City, ND · Public | 99% | $11,890 | $52,725 |
| 2 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND · Public | 95% | $15,543 | $62,203 |
| 3 | University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND · Private nonprofit | 88% | $19,567 | $56,621 |
| 4 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND · Public | 77% | $18,551 | $63,552 |
| 5 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit | 75% | $17,770 | $60,909 |
| 6 | Minot State University Minot, ND · Public | 65% | $12,703 | $51,759 |
| 7 | Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND · Public | 37% | $14,092 | $50,720 |