Paying for North Dakota State University-Main Campus

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,857 0.60%	$15,511 0.42%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,746 0.56%	$12,538 0.39%

The 2024 tuition & fees of North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) are $10,857 for North Dakota residents and $15,511 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at NDSU.

66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,925. It could cover 38.20% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,773 for North Dakota residents and $23,427 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

NDSU's 4-year tuition is $45,527 for North Dakota residents and $65,038 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $102,827 for North Dakota residents and $122,337 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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $10,857 for North Dakota residents and $15,511 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.60% for North Dakota residents and increased by 0.42% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of NDSU is $10,922 for North Dakota residents and $15,576 for out-of-state students, a 0.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

NDSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,792	$15,446	$12,776
2023-2024	$10,857	$15,511	$13,041
Change % 2023-2024	0.60%	0.42%	2.07%
2024-2025	$10,922	$15,576	$13,311

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,746 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $12,538. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at NDSU is $8,795 for North Dakota residents and $12,587 for out-of-state students , a 0.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

NDSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,697	$12,489	$12,776
2023-2024	$8,746	$12,538	$13,041
Change % 2023-2024	0.56%	0.39%	2.07%
2024-2025	$8,795	$12,587	$13,311

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 NDSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $383 for North Dakota residents and $575 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $421 for North Dakota residents and $632 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$383	$575
	2023-2024	$383	$575
	2024-2025	$383	$575
Graduate	2022-2023	$421	$632
	2023-2024	$421	$632
	2024-2025	$421	$632

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,041. The Living costs increased by 2.07% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The NDSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,698 for state residents and $29,352 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,698 for state residents and $29,352 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At NDSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,857
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$15,511
Room & Board	$9,565	$9,565
Personal Expenses	$3,476	$3,476
Books & Supplies	$800
COA (In-State)	$24,698	$24,698
COA (Out-of-State)	$29,352	$29,352

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 NDSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at NDSU is $45,527 for North Dakota residents and $65,038 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.

NDSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,063	$11,273	$11,487	$11,705	$45,527
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$15,805	$16,104	$16,409	$16,720	$65,038
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,273	$11,487	$11,705	$11,927	$46,391
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$16,104	$16,409	$16,720	$17,036	$66,269
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,487	$11,705	$11,927	$12,153	$47,272
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$16,409	$16,720	$17,036	$17,359	$67,524
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,705	$11,927	$12,153	$12,384	$48,168
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$16,720	$17,036	$17,359	$17,688	$68,803
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,927	$12,153	$12,384	$12,619	$49,082
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$17,036	$17,359	$17,688	$18,023	$70,106

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 $102,827 for North Dakota residents and $122,337 for out-of-state students.

NDSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,095	$25,498	$25,908	$26,326	$102,827
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,837	$30,329	$30,831	$31,341	$122,337
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,498	$25,908	$26,326	$26,750	$104,482
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$30,329	$30,831	$31,341	$31,860	$124,360
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,908	$26,326	$26,750	$27,181	$106,165
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,831	$31,341	$31,860	$32,387	$126,418
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,326	$26,750	$27,181	$27,620	$107,877
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$31,341	$31,860	$32,387	$32,924	$128,512
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,750	$27,181	$27,620	$28,066	$109,617
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,860	$32,387	$32,924	$33,470	$130,641

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 66% 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 $79,127 for North Dakota residents and $98,637 for out-of-state students.

NDSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$19,170	$19,573	$19,983	$20,401	$79,127
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$23,912	$24,404	$24,906	$25,416	$98,637
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,573	$19,983	$20,401	$20,825	$80,782
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$24,404	$24,906	$25,416	$25,935	$100,660
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,983	$20,401	$20,825	$21,256	$82,465
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$24,906	$25,416	$25,935	$26,462	$102,718
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,401	$20,825	$21,256	$21,695	$84,177
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$25,416	$25,935	$26,462	$26,999	$104,812
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,825	$21,256	$21,695	$22,141	$85,917
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$25,935	$26,462	$26,999	$27,545	$106,941

	In-State	Out-of-State
North Dakota State University-Main Campus	$10,857	$15,511
University of South Dakota	$9,432	$12,942
Oral Roberts University	$34,100
Purdue University Fort Wayne	$9,254	$22,220
South Dakota State University	$9,299	$12,809
University of Denver	$59,340