Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,490 when living on campus and $20,457 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,208 when living on campus and $22,175 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 | $5,247 | $7,331 | $1,100 | $11,673 | $12,400 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | $3,870 | $3,870 | $2,250 | - | $13,940 |
| Mayville State University | $7,979 | $11,237 | $1,000 | $12,741 | $12,741 |
| Minot State University | $8,702 | $8,702 | $1,000 | $12,436 | $12,436 |
| Sitting Bull College | $4,010 | $4,010 | $1,200 | $9,380 | $12,350 |
| Valley City State University | $8,580 | $13,544 | $1,000 | $12,938 | $12,938 |
| Average | $6,398 | $8,116 | $1,258 | $11,834 | $12,801 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,398 for in-state students and $8,116 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Valley City State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,583 and Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,600 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bismarck State College | $5,195 | $7,279 | $5,247 | $7,331 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
| Mayville State University | $7,935 | $9,564 | $7,979 | $11,237 |
| Minot State University | $8,633 | $8,633 | $8,702 | $8,702 |
| Sitting Bull College | $4,010 | $4,010 | $4,010 | $4,010 |
| Valley City State University | $8,514 | $13,478 | $8,580 | $13,544 |
| Average | $6,360 | $7,806 | $6,398 | $8,116 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,208 for state residents and $9,208 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Mayville State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $10,147 and Sitting Bull College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,300.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bismarck State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mayville State University | $8,946 | $8,946 | $11,159 | $11,159 |
| Minot State University | $10,817 | $10,817 | $10,886 | $10,886 |
| Sitting Bull College | $6,710 | $6,710 | $6,710 | $6,710 |
| Valley City State University | $8,026 | $8,026 | $8,075 | $8,075 |
| Average | $8,625 | $8,625 | $9,208 | $9,208 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $11,834 when a student lives on campus and $12,801 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 | $8,273 | $3,400 | $9,000 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | - | - | $10,440 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Mayville State University | $9,641 | $3,100 | $9,641 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Minot State University | $8,534 | $3,902 | $8,534 | $3,902 | $3,902 |
| Sitting Bull College | $5,850 | $3,530 | $8,820 | $3,530 | $3,530 |
| Valley City State University | $8,580 | $4,358 | $8,580 | $4,358 | $4,358 |
| Average | $8,176 | $3,658 | $9,169 | $3,632 | $3,632 |
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