Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,716 when living on campus and $22,619 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,218 when living on campus and $23,121 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Dickinson State University | $9,118 | $11,218 | $1,200 | $11,240 | $11,240 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | - | $3,870 | $1,500 | - | $13,940 |
| Mayville State University | $7,935 | $9,564 | $1,000 | $12,188 | $12,188 |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | $10,857 | $15,511 | $800 | $13,041 | $13,041 |
| Sitting Bull College | - | $4,010 | $1,200 | $9,380 | $12,350 |
| Valley City State University | $8,514 | $13,478 | $1,000 | $11,616 | $11,616 |
| Average | $9,106 | $9,609 | $1,117 | $11,493 | $12,396 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,106 for in-state students and $9,609 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Dakota State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $15,511 and Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,870 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dickinson State University | $9,118 | $11,218 | $9,118 | $11,218 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | $3,870 | $3,870 | - | $3,870 |
| Mayville State University | $7,873 | $11,131 | $7,935 | $9,564 |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | $10,792 | $15,446 | $10,857 | $15,511 |
| Sitting Bull College | $4,010 | $4,010 | - | $4,010 |
| Valley City State University | $8,458 | $13,422 | $8,514 | $13,478 |
| Average | $7,354 | $9,850 | $9,106 | $9,609 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,746 for state residents and $8,559 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Dakota State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,377 and Dickinson State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,060.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dickinson State University | $6,576 | $6,576 | - | $6,576 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mayville State University | $9,199 | $9,199 | - | $8,946 |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | $8,697 | $12,489 | $8,746 | $12,538 |
| Sitting Bull College | $6,710 | $6,710 | - | $6,710 |
| Valley City State University | $7,984 | $7,984 | - | $8,026 |
| Average | $7,833 | $8,592 | $8,746 | $8,559 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $11,493 when a student lives on campus and $12,396 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Dickinson State University | $7,740 | $3,500 | $7,740 | $3,500 | - |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | - | - | $10,440 | $3,500 | - |
| Mayville State University | $9,088 | $3,100 | $9,088 | $3,100 | - |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | $9,565 | $3,476 | $9,565 | $3,476 | - |
| Sitting Bull College | $5,850 | $3,530 | $8,820 | $3,530 | - |
| Valley City State University | $7,280 | $4,336 | $7,280 | $4,336 | - |
| Average | $7,905 | $3,588 | $8,822 | $3,574 | - |