Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
7,013
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
69%
Average Aid Amount
$6,139
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
2,323
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
93%
Financial Aid Information at NDSU
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 7,013 students (69% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $6,139. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 2,323 students (93% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $10,910 for North Dakota residents and $15,564 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 7,013 students (69% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $6,139. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at North Dakota State University-Main Campus for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 7,013 | 69% | $6,139 |
| Pell Grants | 1,890 | 19% | $4,450 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5,330 | 53% | $6,213 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 2,323 beginning students (93% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 2,255 students (91% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 2,323 | 93% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 1,946 | 78% | $5,841 |
| Federal Grants | 515 | 21% | $5,440 |
| Pell Grants | 515 | 21% | $4,821 |
| Other Federal Grants | 443 | 18% | $720 |
| State/Local Grants | 658 | 26% | $2,525 |
| Institutional Grants | 1,742 | 70% | $3,963 |
| Student Loans | 1,564 | 63% | $10,212 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,510 | 61% | $5,318 |
| Other Student Loans | 658 | 26% | $12,070 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 936 have paid in-state tuition rates (38% of undergraduate students) and 1,549 students (62%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 936 | 38% | $10,910 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 1,549 | 62% | $15,564 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 845 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Among them, 642 students have lived on campus and 30 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 520 | 626 | 642 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 65 | 90 | 84 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 13 | 30 | 30 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 572 | 534 | $4,036,507 | $7,057 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 75 | 75 | $955,791 | $12,744 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 69 | 69 | $756,386 | $10,962 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 69 | 69 | $636,539 | $9,225 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 106 | 102 | $632,138 | $5,964 |
| $110,001 or more | 253 | 219 | $1,055,653 | $4,173 |
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