NDSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,601

Cost of attendance at North Dakota State University-Main Campus 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

$15,076

Cost of attendance at North Dakota State University-Main Campus 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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus was $16,677. 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 NDSU

NDSU net price calculator

$16,677

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 NDSU 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	$16,677	$39	$13,056	$12,445	$16,595	$18,992	$19,865
2021	$16,638	$308 (2%)	$11,835	$12,735	$16,071	$17,909	$19,055
2020	$16,330	$858 (6%)	$11,524	$12,544	$15,686	$18,389	$18,915
2019	$15,472	$624 (4%)	$10,943	$11,904	$15,741	$17,324	$18,401
2018	$14,848	$267 (2%)	$10,145	$11,400	$14,730	$16,490	$17,639
2017	$14,581	$44	$10,659	$11,336	$14,934	$16,597	$17,432
2016	$14,537	$288 (2%)	$11,520	$12,052	$14,388	$16,556	$17,059
2015	$14,249	$587 (4%)	$11,272	$11,166	$14,466	$16,367	$16,802
2014	$13,662	--	$10,296	$10,884	$14,071	$16,030	$16,519

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of North Dakota State University-Main Campus'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	$23,879	$633 (3%)	$10,601	$12,478	$800
2021	$23,246	$214	$10,168	$12,278	$800
2020	$23,032	$596 (3%)	$9,754	$12,478	$800
2019	$22,436	$984 (5%)	$9,414	$12,222	$800
2018	$21,452	$789 (4%)	$8,666	$11,986	$800
2017	$20,663	$355 (2%)	$8,327	$11,536	$800
2016	$20,308	$384 (2%)	$8,098	$11,110	$1,100
2015	$19,924	$464 (2%)	$7,940	$10,884	$1,100
2014	$19,460	$503 (3%)	$7,660	$10,700	$1,100
2013	$18,957	--	$7,353	$10,504	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does NDSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,563 dormitories available to its students at $4,100 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at NDSU is $456 per month.
Does NDSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at NDSU for one academic year is $4,778, which works out to $531 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: NDSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, NDSU 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: $3,400

If living off-campus, with family: $4,778

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,400
How much is NDSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $35 and $35 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: NDSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

North Dakota State University-Main Campus cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$368	$405
For out-of-state students	$553	$608

Housing and Meal

North Dakota State University-Main Campus 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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,778	$4,100	N/A	99	5,563
2021	$4,778	$4,100	N/A	99	5,563
2020	$4,778	$4,100	N/A	99	5,563
2019	$4,639	$3,926	N/A	99	5,090
2018	$4,526	$3,831	N/A	99	4,881
2017	$4,270	$3,648	N/A	99	5,016
2016	$4,028	$3,474	N/A	99	5,010

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by North Dakota State University-Main Campus during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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