Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,347 when living on campus and $21,347 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $24,716 when living on campus and $24,716 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 |
| Average | $8,026 | $11,395 | $950 | $12,371 | $12,371 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,026 for in-state students and $11,395 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.52% 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 Bismarck State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,279 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 |
| Average | $7,968 | $11,337 | $8,026 | $11,395 |
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 $12,538 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.39% 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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,377.
| 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 |
| Average | $8,697 | $12,489 | $8,746 | $12,538 |
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 $12,371 when a student lives on campus and $12,371 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 | - |
| Average | $8,933 | $3,438 | $8,933 | $3,438 | - |