For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of North Dakota Colleges is $7,676 for in-state and $9,904 for out-of-state students. In North Dakota private colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $14,110.

Compared to last year's tuition in North Dakota, in-state tuition has increased by 0.52% and out-of-state tuition has decreased by 1.40%. The private schools' tuition increased by 2.82%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of North Dakota Colleges.

North Dakota Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in North Dakota, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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University of Jamestown has the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,820 and Turtle Mountain Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,626 among North Dakota Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for North Dakota Colleges is as follows:

  • Tuition & fees is $7,676 for in-state and $9,904 for out-of-state students.
  • North Dakota private schools' tuition is $14,110.
  • Cost per credit hour is $257 for state residents and $351 for out-of-state.
  • Books & supplies cost is $1,000.
  • Living cost is $8,234 (on-campus), $8,858 (off-campus).

2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for North Dakota Colleges

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2024 Tuition Comparison Between North Dakota Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Bismarck State CollegeBismarck, ND$5,195 $7,279$174 $260$1,100 $8,300 $8,300
Dickinson State UniversityDickinson, ND$9,118 $11,218$249 $319$1,200 $7,740 $7,740
Mayville State UniversityMayville, ND$7,935 $9,564$331 $381$1,000 $9,088 $9,088
Minot State UniversityMinot, ND$8,633 $8,633$299 $299$1,100 $8,058 $8,058
North Dakota State University-Main CampusFargo, ND$10,857 $15,511$383 $575$800 $9,565 $9,565
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegeNew Town, ND$3,870 $3,870$150 $150$1,500 - $10,440
Rasmussen University-North DakotaFargo, ND$12,732 $303 $108 - $9,936
Sitting Bull CollegeFort Yates, ND$4,010 $4,010$125 $125$1,200 $5,850 $8,820
Trinity Bible College and Graduate SchoolEllendale, ND$18,762 $555 $1,000 $7,282 $8,300
Turtle Mountain Community CollegeBelcourt, ND$2,626 $99 $400 - $6,000
United Tribes Technical CollegeBismarck, ND$4,252 $158 $1,400 $7,168 $6,300
University of JamestownJamestown, ND$24,820 $435 $1,300 $8,920 $8,920
University of MaryBismarck, ND$21,468 $650 $1,096 $8,506 $13,070
University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND$10,951 $15,570$385 $577$800 $11,046 $11,046
Valley City State UniversityValley City, ND$8,514 $13,478$221 $386$1,000 $7,280 $7,280
Average$7,676$11,586$257$351$1,000$8,234$8,858
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS.
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