Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,721 when living on campus and $25,598 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,803 when living on campus and $29,680 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 | ||
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | $10,857 | $15,511 | $800 | $13,041 | $13,041 |
| South Dakota State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $1,200 | $14,245 | $15,999 |
| Average | $10,078 | $14,160 | $1,000 | $13,643 | $14,520 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,078 for in-state students and $14,160 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.23% 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 South Dakota State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,809 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | $10,792 | $15,446 | $10,857 | $15,511 |
| South Dakota State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $9,299 | $12,809 |
| Average | $10,046 | $14,128 | $10,078 | $14,160 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,065 for state residents and $14,728 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, South Dakota State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,697 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 | |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | $8,697 | $12,489 | $8,746 | $12,538 |
| South Dakota State University | $9,384 | $16,917 | $9,384 | $16,917 |
| Average | $9,041 | $14,703 | $9,065 | $14,728 |
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 $13,643 when a student lives on campus and $14,520 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | $9,565 | $3,476 | $9,565 | $3,476 | - |
| South Dakota State University | $9,562 | $4,683 | $10,490 | $5,509 | - |
| Average | $9,564 | $4,080 | $10,028 | $4,493 | - |