Williston State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Williston State’s 95.8% acceptance rate means your strategy should start with fit, affordability, and readiness, not just admission. Its average merit award is larger than listed tuition, so review scholarship requirements early and keep your grades organized. Because it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen the academic picture you present.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Williston State College facts and stats
Williston State College is a small public college with an undergraduate enrollment of 934 students in a small-town setting. Williston State has a freshman retention rate of 66%, offering a snapshot of how many first-year students return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1.
Williston, ND
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Key Williston State College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Williston State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and the fall for superscore-focused retakes. With no ED or EA deadline, confirm Williston State’s regular admission deadline and make the October or November test your last fall retake only if scores will arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Williston State lists in-state tuition at $4,138 and out-of-state tuition at $4,138. About 56% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is April 15.
Out-of-state tuition at Williston State College is $4,138, with room and board adding $8,847. Financial aid reaches 56% of students, and the average aid package is $8,438. Merit awards average $4,858. Graduates leave with an average debt of $7,902.
Student life at Williston State College
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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