Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,905 when living on campus and $22,499 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $24,195 when living on campus and $24,789 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 | ||
| Bismarck State College | $5,195 | $7,279 | $1,100 | $11,700 | $11,700 |
| 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 |
| University of North Dakota | $10,951 | $15,570 | $800 | $14,492 | $14,492 |
| Average | $8,879 | $11,170 | $980 | $12,046 | $12,640 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,879 for in-state students and $11,170 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Dakota requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $15,570 and Sitting Bull College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,010 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bismarck State College | $5,143 | $7,227 | $5,195 | $7,279 |
| 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 |
| University of North Dakota | $10,951 | $15,570 | $10,951 | $15,570 |
| Average | $7,871 | $11,135 | $8,879 | $11,170 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,212 for state residents and $11,733 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Dakota requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,944 and Sitting Bull College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,300.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bismarck State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 |
| University of North Dakota | $13,677 | $19,658 | $13,677 | $19,658 |
| Average | $9,267 | $11,710 | $11,212 | $11,733 |
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 $12,046 when a student lives on campus and $12,640 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bismarck State College | $8,300 | $3,400 | $8,300 | $3,400 | - |
| 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 | - |
| University of North Dakota | $11,046 | $3,446 | $11,046 | $3,446 | - |
| Average | $8,408 | $3,638 | $9,002 | $3,638 | - |