Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in North Star Athletic Association. For state residents, the average COA is $24,367 when living on campus and $24,759 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,061 when living on campus and $30,453 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 | ||
| Waldorf University | $25,978 | $1,286 | $18,052 | $17,680 | |
| Dickinson State University | $9,118 | $9,118 | $1,200 | $12,334 | $12,334 |
| Mayville State University | $7,979 | $11,237 | $1,000 | $12,741 | $12,741 |
| Valley City State University | $8,580 | $13,544 | $1,000 | $12,938 | $12,938 |
| Dakota State University | $9,654 | $12,756 | $1,000 | $16,119 | $18,454 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Presentation College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,833 | $14,527 | $1,097 | $14,437 | $14,829 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in North Star Athletic Association. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,833 for in-state students and $14,527 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in North Star Athletic Association are increased by 0.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in North Star Athletic Association, Waldorf University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,514 and Dickinson State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,470 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Waldorf University | $25,220 | $25,978 | ||
| Dickinson State University | $9,118 | $11,218 | $9,118 | $9,118 |
| Mayville State University | $7,935 | $9,564 | $7,979 | $11,237 |
| Valley City State University | $8,514 | $13,478 | $8,580 | $13,544 |
| Dakota State University | $9,633 | $12,735 | $9,654 | $12,756 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Presentation College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,800 | $14,443 | $8,833 | $14,527 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in North Star Athletic Association. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,135 for state residents and $8,616 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in North Star Athletic Association are increased by 5.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in North Star Athletic Association, Dakota State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,199 and Waldorf University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,340.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Waldorf University | $5,220 | $5,340 | ||
| Dickinson State University | $6,576 | $6,576 | $6,576 | $6,576 |
| Mayville State University | $8,946 | $8,946 | $11,159 | $11,159 |
| Valley City State University | $8,026 | $8,026 | $8,075 | $8,075 |
| Dakota State University | $6,731 | $11,931 | $6,731 | $11,931 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Presentation College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,570 | $8,140 | $8,135 | $8,616 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in North Star Athletic Association. 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 colleges in North Star Athletic Association is $14,437 when a student lives on campus and $14,829 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Waldorf University | $9,920 | $8,132 | $9,548 | $8,132 | $8,132 |
| Dickinson State University | $8,564 | $3,770 | $8,564 | $3,770 | $3,770 |
| Mayville State University | $9,641 | $3,100 | $9,641 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Valley City State University | $8,580 | $4,358 | $8,580 | $4,358 | $4,358 |
| Dakota State University | $9,742 | $6,377 | $10,599 | $7,855 | $6,941 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2023) | ||||
| Presentation College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/04/2023) | ||||
| Average | $9,289 | $5,147 | $9,386 | $5,443 | $5,260 |
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