Paying for Bismarck State College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$5,195 1.01%	$7,279 0.72%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Bismarck State College (BSC) are $5,195 for North Dakota residents and $7,279 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at BSC.

41% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,467. It could cover 61.37% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $13,528 for North Dakota residents and $15,612 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

BSC's 4-year tuition is $21,966 for North Dakota residents and $30,705 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $76,236 for North Dakota residents and $84,975 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bismarck State College is $5,195 for North Dakota residents and $7,279 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.01% for North Dakota residents and increased by 0.72% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($4,271) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of BSC is $5,248 for North Dakota residents and $7,331 for out-of-state students, a 0.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

BSC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$5,143	$7,227	$11,230
2023-2024	$5,195	$7,279	$11,700
Change % 2023-2024	1.01%	0.72%	4.19%
2024-2025	$5,248	$7,331	$12,190

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at BSC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $174 for North Dakota residents and $260 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$174	$260
	2023-2024	$174	$260
	2024-2025	$174	$260

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,700. The Living costs increased by 4.19% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The BSC's 2024 on-campus COA is $17,995 for state residents and $20,079 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $17,995 for state residents and $20,079 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At BSC
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$5,195
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$7,279
Room & Board	$8,300	$8,300
Personal Expenses	$3,400	$3,400
Books & Supplies	$1,100
COA (In-State)	$17,995	$17,995
COA (Out-of-State)	$20,079	$20,079

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at BSC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at BSC is $21,966 for North Dakota residents and $30,705 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

BSC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$5,311	$5,430	$5,551	$5,675	$21,966
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$7,435	$7,593	$7,756	$7,921	$30,705
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$5,430	$5,551	$5,675	$5,801	$22,457
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$7,593	$7,756	$7,921	$8,090	$31,361
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$5,551	$5,675	$5,801	$5,931	$22,958
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$7,756	$7,921	$8,090	$8,263	$32,030
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$5,675	$5,801	$5,931	$6,063	$23,471
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$7,921	$8,090	$8,263	$8,440	$32,715
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$5,801	$5,931	$6,063	$6,199	$23,995
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$8,090	$8,263	$8,440	$8,620	$33,414

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $76,236 for North Dakota residents and $84,975 for out-of-state students.

BSC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,410	$18,836	$19,272	$19,718	$76,236
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$20,534	$20,999	$21,476	$21,965	$84,975
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,836	$19,272	$19,718	$20,176	$78,002
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$20,999	$21,476	$21,965	$22,465	$86,906
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,272	$19,718	$20,176	$20,645	$79,812
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,476	$21,965	$22,465	$22,978	$88,884
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,718	$20,176	$20,645	$21,126	$81,666
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$21,965	$22,465	$22,978	$23,502	$90,910
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,176	$20,645	$21,126	$21,618	$83,566
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,465	$22,978	$23,502	$24,040	$92,985

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 41% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $58,368 for North Dakota residents and $67,107 for out-of-state students.

BSC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,943	$14,369	$14,805	$15,251	$58,368
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$16,067	$16,532	$17,009	$17,498	$67,107
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,369	$14,805	$15,251	$15,709	$60,134
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$16,532	$17,009	$17,498	$17,998	$69,038
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,805	$15,251	$15,709	$16,178	$61,944
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$17,009	$17,498	$17,998	$18,511	$71,016
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,251	$15,709	$16,178	$16,659	$63,798
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$17,498	$17,998	$18,511	$19,035	$73,042
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,709	$16,178	$16,659	$17,151	$65,698
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$17,998	$18,511	$19,035	$19,573	$75,117

	In-State	Out-of-State
Bismarck State College	$5,195	$7,279
University of North Dakota	$10,951	$15,570
North Dakota State University-Main Campus	$10,857	$15,511
Minot State University	$8,633	$8,633
Valley City State University	$8,514	$13,478
Dickinson State University	$9,118	$11,218