Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in North Dakota by Acceptance Rate 2026
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 25.8%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest North Dakota colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 8
- Cheapest net price
- $11,890
- Top earnings 10y
- $63,552
- Public / Private
- 5 / 3
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
D- Acceptance
- 25.8%
- Net price
- $19,359
- Earnings 10y
- $35,604
- Acceptance
- 25.8%
Dickinson State University
B- Acceptance
- 37%
- Net price
- $14,092
- Earnings 10y
- $50,720
- Acceptance
- 37%
Minot State University
B- Acceptance
- 64.6%
- Net price
- $12,703
- Earnings 10y
- $51,759
- Acceptance
- 64.6%
University of Mary
B- Acceptance
- 75.3%
- Net price
- $17,770
- Earnings 10y
- $60,909
- Acceptance
- 75.3%
University of North Dakota
B- Acceptance
- 76.9%
- Net price
- $18,551
- Earnings 10y
- $63,552
- Acceptance
- 76.9%
University of Jamestown
C- Acceptance
- 88.1%
- Net price
- $19,567
- Earnings 10y
- $56,621
- Acceptance
- 88.1%
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
B- Acceptance
- 95%
- Net price
- $15,543
- Earnings 10y
- $62,203
- Acceptance
- 95%
Valley City State University
A- Acceptance
- 99.1%
- Net price
- $11,890
- Earnings 10y
- $52,725
- Acceptance
- 99.1%
How we picked this list
This list starts with North Dakota colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 8.66 (5 public, 3 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in Ellendale, ND tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 25.8%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many North Dakota colleges are in this list?
8 North Dakota colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.