BSC's tuition & fees has increased from $8,200 (2014) to $7,279 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 11.23% over the past 10 years.

BSC's tuition increase rate is lower than the North Dakota's average increase rate of -3.39%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 3.49% from 2014 ($19,401).

For the current academic year 2023-2024, BSC's COA is $20,079, which is increased by 2.67% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to BSC's COA over the past 10 years.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 11.23% for the last 10 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $7,279. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Bismarck State College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$3,520$8,200-
2015-16$3,604$8,3832.23%
2016-17$3,659$8,5281.73%
2017-18$3,832$8,8964.32%
2018-19$3,992$5,588-37.19%
2019-20$4,160$5,8204.15%
2020-21$4,731$6,65714.38%
2021-22$4,926$6,9304.10%
2022-23$5,143$7,2274.29%
2023-24$5,195$7,2790.72%
Bismarck State College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,100, and it has increased 10.00% from the year 2014 to 2024.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,000-
2015-16$1,20020.00%
2016-17$1,100-8.33%
2017-18$1,000-9.09%
2018-19$1,000
2019-20$1,10010.00%
2020-21$1,100
2021-22$1,100
2022-23$1,100
2023-24$1,100

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 14.69% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 14.69% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Bismarck State College.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$10,201$10,201-
2015-16$10,551$9,9783.43%
2016-17$10,800$10,3922.36%
2017-18$11,176$10,3923.48%
2018-19$9,684$9,684-13.35%
2019-20$10,135$10,1354.66%
2020-21$10,503$10,5033.63%
2021-22$10,857$10,8573.37%
2022-23$11,230$11,2303.44%
2023-24$11,700$11,7004.19%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between Bismarck State College and similar schools.

20242023Increase Rate
Bismarck State College$7,279
($5,195)
$7,227
($5,143)
0.72%
University of North Dakota$15,570
($10,951)
$15,570
($10,951)
-
North Dakota State University-Main Campus$15,511
($10,857)
$15,446
($10,792)
0.42%
Minot State University$8,633
($8,633)
$8,508
($8,508)
1.47%
Valley City State University$13,478
($8,514)
$13,422
($8,458)
0.42%
Dickinson State University$11,218
($9,118)
$11,218
($9,118)
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