Paying for DSU

$9,118

Undergraduate(in-state)

$11,218

Undergraduate(out-of-state)

$6,576

Graduate(in-state)

$6,576

Graduate(out-of-state)

How much does Dickinson State University tuition cost per year?

The 2024 tuition & fees of Dickinson State University is $9,118 for in-state and $11,218 for out-of-state students. DSU's tuition & fees remain the same as last year.

Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average tuition for Baccalaureate Colleges' tuition of $28,542 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at DSU is $9,118 for North Dakota residents and $11,218 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.

DSU 2024 Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateBaccalaureate Colleges' Average
2022-2023$9,118 $11,218$27,807
2023-2024$9,118$11,218$28,542
Change % 2023-20240.00%0.00%2.64%
2024-2025 Estimate$9,118$11,218$29,297

How much do you actually pay at DSU?

The living costs at DSU is $11,240 and it is stayed same compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The DSU's 2024 COA is $21,558 for in-state and $23,658 for out-of-state students for whom living on campus. The off-campus COA is $21,558 for in-state and $23,658 for out-of-state students.

78% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarships, and the average aid amount is $5,673. It could cover 50.57% of full tuition amount.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,885 for in-state and $17,985 for out-of-state students..

Dickinson State University 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA)
On-CampusOff-Campus
In-StateOut-StateIn-StateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$9,118$11,218$9,118$11,218
Room & Board$7,740$7,740
Personal Expenses$3,500$3,500
Books & Supplies$1,200$1,200
COA$21,558$23,658$21,558$23,658
COA with Financial Aid$15,885$17,985$15,885$17,985

DSU 4-Years Tuition

How Much is DSU tuition for 4 years?

DSU's 4-years tuition is $36,472 for in-state and $44,872 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate.

Since the tuition & fees at Dickinson State University have not been increased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are the same as the current cost. The actual cost may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

DSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$9,118$9,118$9,118$9,118$36,472
Out-of-State$11,218$11,218$11,218$11,218$44,872
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$9,118$9,118$9,118$9,118$36,472
Out-of-State$11,218$11,218$11,218$11,218$44,872
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$9,118$9,118$9,118$9,118$36,472
Out-of-State$11,218$11,218$11,218$11,218$44,872
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$9,118$9,118$9,118$9,118$36,472
Out-of-State$11,218$11,218$11,218$11,218$44,872
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$9,118$9,118$9,118$9,118$36,472
Out-of-State$11,218$11,218$11,218$11,218$44,872

Net Price for 4 Years at DSU

Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $86,232 for North Dakota residents and $94,632 for out-of-state students.

DSU 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$21,558$21,558$21,558$21,558$86,232
Out-of-State$23,658$23,658$23,658$23,658$94,632
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$21,558$21,558$21,558$21,558$86,232
Out-of-State$23,658$23,658$23,658$23,658$94,632
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$21,558$21,558$21,558$21,558$86,232
Out-of-State$23,658$23,658$23,658$23,658$94,632
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$21,558$21,558$21,558$21,558$86,232
Out-of-State$23,658$23,658$23,658$23,658$94,632
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$21,558$21,558$21,558$21,558$86,232
Out-of-State$23,658$23,658$23,658$23,658$94,632

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $63,540 for North Dakota residents and $71,940 for out-of-state students.

DSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$15,885$15,885$15,885$15,885$63,540
Out-of-State$17,985$17,985$17,985$17,985$71,940
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$15,885$15,885$15,885$15,885$63,540
Out-of-State$17,985$17,985$17,985$17,985$71,940
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$15,885$15,885$15,885$15,885$63,540
Out-of-State$17,985$17,985$17,985$17,985$71,940
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$15,885$15,885$15,885$15,885$63,540
Out-of-State$17,985$17,985$17,985$17,985$71,940
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$15,885$15,885$15,885$15,885$63,540
Out-of-State$17,985$17,985$17,985$17,985$71,940

DSU's Graduate Tuition

The graduate school tuition at Dickinson State University is $6,576. Detailed graduate program tuition and majors can be found at DSU gradute program page.

DSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
2022-2023$6,576 $6,576
2023-2024$6,576$6,576
Change % 2023-20240.00%0.00%
2024-2025$6,576$6,576

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at DSU is $249 for North Dakota residents and $319 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $337.

Per Credit Hour Charge at DSU
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$249$319
2023-2024$249$319
2024-2025 (Estimate)$249$319
Graduate2022-2023$337$337
2023-2024$337$337
2024-2025 (Estimate)$337$337

DSU Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Dickinson State University and its similar schools.

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

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