North Dakota GED Requirements
- Resident: You do not have to be a resident of North Dakota.
- Age: You must be 16 years old or older.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: Test Center: $36 (per subject) or $144 (all subjects). Online: $36 (per subject)
- Score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page.
- Diploma: The State of North Dakota will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate, but only after you pass the test. Be sure to learn more about other rules and requirements for the GED test.
Online GED Classes
Online programs like GED Academy are available to help you get your GED fast and easy.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in North Dakota.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the GED test in North Dakota. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The GED exam in North Dakota tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 70 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 5 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
In North Dakota, the GED test is $30 per subject, or $120 in full.
A passing score on the GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
Yes, but you must wait 3 business days between retakes. After 3 retakes, you must wait 60 days before taking it a 4th time.
The GED test must be taken at an official GED testing center or online. Check out our list of North Dakota testing centers to find the closest center to you.
You do not need to be a resident of North Dakota to take the test there.
You must be 16 years old to take the test in North Dakota.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started
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