How much has NDSU's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 0.92% from 2012 ($29,083), where NDSU's current cost is $29,352. In 2024, the COA is increased by 0.44% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $17,479 (2012) to $15,511 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 5.31% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $14,001 (year 2012) to $12,538 (year 2024). The 2024 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2023) at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
NDSU'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 Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for North Dakota State University-Main Campus over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 0.92% for that period where the last year costs were $29,352. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 5.31% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $15,511. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at North Dakota State University-Main Campus over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$7,233$17,479$5,759$14,001-
2013-14$7,540$18,122$6,000$14,512 3.68%
2014-15$7,820$18,849$6,225$15,097 4.01%
2015-16$7,978$19,272$6,352$15,436 2.24%
2016-17$8,207$19,771$6,532$15,835 2.59%
2017-18$8,546$20,572$6,802$16,477 4.05%
2018-19$9,414$13,393$7,487$10,729 -34.90%
2019-20$9,754$13,892$7,751$11,123 3.73%
2020-21$10,168$14,471$8,083$11,589 4.17%
2021-22$10,401$14,876$8,381$12,028 2.80%
2022-23$10,991$15,646$8,697$12,489 5.18%
2023-24$10,857$15,511$8,746$12,538 -0.86%
North Dakota State University-Main Campus Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $800, and it has decreased -27.27% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,100-
2013-14$1,100 0.00%
2014-15$1,100 0.00%
2015-16$1,100 0.00%
2016-17$800 -27.27%
2017-18$800 0.00%
2018-19$800 0.00%
2019-20$800 0.00%
2020-21$800 0.00%
2021-22$800 0.00%
2022-23$800 0.00%
2023-24$800 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 23.26% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 23.26% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$10,504$10,504-
2013-14$10,700$10,700 1.87%
2014-15$10,884$10,884 1.72%
2015-16$11,110$11,110 2.08%
2016-17$11,536$11,536 3.83%
2017-18$11,986$11,986 3.90%
2018-19$12,222$12,222 1.97%
2019-20$12,478$12,478 2.09%
2020-21$12,278$12,278 -1.60%
2021-22$12,478$12,478 1.63%
2022-23$12,776$12,776 2.39%
2023-24$13,041$13,041 2.07%
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