Dickinson State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,122

Cost of attendance at Dickinson State University in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$7,345
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,942

Cost of attendance at Dickinson State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$9,639
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Dickinson State University was $15,607. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Dickinson State

Dickinson State net price calculator

$15,607

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in North Dakota and nationwide.

North Dakota's average	$11,901
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Dickinson State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,607	$2,527 (19%)	$12,756	$11,349	$13,530	$16,750	$16,721
2021	$13,080	$2,263 (21%)	$9,636	$10,484	$13,283	$14,590	$14,923
2020	$10,817	$685 (6%)	$8,402	$7,955	$9,119	$14,008	$14,657
2019	$11,502	$112	$8,705	$7,253	$10,282	$12,892	$13,657
2018	$11,390	$104	$8,228	$10,588	$11,958	$13,015	$13,824
2017	$11,286	$152 (1%)	$8,858	$9,163	$11,317	$11,948	$12,989
2016	$11,134	$1,060 (11%)	$9,581	$10,632	$11,383	$13,248	$13,574
2015	$10,074	$93	$8,233	$10,243	$10,303	$12,416	$11,767
2014	$9,981	--	$8,100	$6,736	$10,118	$11,898	$11,861

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Dickinson State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,322	$982 (5%)	$8,122	$11,000	$1,200
2021	$21,304	$1,380 (7%)	$9,118	$10,986	$1,200
2020	$19,924	$1,092 (6%)	$7,784	$10,880	$1,260
2019	$18,832	$854 (5%)	$6,768	$10,864	$1,200
2018	$17,978	$471 (3%)	$6,554	$10,224	$1,200
2017	$17,507	$155	$6,348	$9,959	$1,200
2016	$17,352	$752 (5%)	$6,172	$9,980	$1,200
2015	$16,600	$556 (3%)	$6,050	$9,350	$1,200
2014	$16,044	$479 (3%)	$5,846	$9,098	$1,100
2013	$15,565	--	$5,718	$8,747	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Dickinson State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 397 dormitories available to its students at $3,000 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Dickinson State is $333 per month.
Does Dickinson State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Dickinson State for one academic year is $4,500, which works out to $500 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Dickinson State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Dickinson State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,500

If living off-campus, with family: $3,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,500
How much is Dickinson State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $35 and $35 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Dickinson State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Dickinson State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$249	$337
For out-of-state students	$319	$337

Housing and Meal

Dickinson State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Dickinson State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,500	$3,000	N/A	397
2021	$4,366	$3,120	N/A	250
2020	$4,238	$3,448	N/A	239
2019	$3,998	$3,300	N/A	265
2018	$3,924	$2,800	N/A	260
2017	$3,809	$2,650	N/A	565
2016	$3,960	$2,520	N/A	554

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Dickinson State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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