In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of North Dakota Colleges is $7,707 for in-state and $9,883 for out-of-state students. For North Dakota private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $14,913.
Compared to last year's tuition in North Dakota, in-state tuition has increased by 0.41% and out-of-state tuition has decreased by 0.21%. The private schools' tuition increased by 5.69%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of North Dakota Colleges.
North Dakota Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 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:
North Dakota Community Colleges
North Dakota Trade Schools
University of Jamestown has the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,990 and Turtle Mountain College has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,794 among North Dakota Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for North Dakota Colleges is as follows:
- The tuition & fees is $7,707 for in-state and $9,883 for out-of-state students.
- Private schools' tuition is $14,913.
- The tuition per credit hour is $258 for state residents and $362 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,141.
- The living cost is $8,601 (on-campus) and $9,370 (off-campus).
2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for North Dakota Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between North Dakota Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Bismarck State CollegeBismarck, ND | $5,247 |
$7,331 | $174 |
$260 | $1,100 |
$8,273 |
$9,000 |
|---|
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Dickinson State UniversityDickinson, ND | $9,118 |
$9,118 | $249 |
$249 | $1,200 |
$8,564 |
$8,564 |
|---|
|
Mayville State UniversityMayville, ND | $7,979 |
$11,237 | $333 |
$468 | $1,000 |
$9,641 |
$9,641 |
|---|
|
Minot State UniversityMinot, ND | $8,702 |
$8,702 | $299 |
$299 | $1,000 |
$8,534 |
$8,534 |
|---|
|
North Dakota State University-Main CampusFargo, ND | $10,910 |
$15,564 | $383 |
$575 | $1,100 |
$9,928 |
$9,928 |
|---|
|
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegeNew Town, ND | $3,870 |
$3,870 | $150 |
$150 | $2,250 |
- |
$10,440 |
|---|
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Rasmussen University-North DakotaFargo, ND | $14,404 |
| $347 |
| - |
- |
$10,269 |
|---|
|
Sitting Bull CollegeFort Yates, ND | $4,010 |
$4,010 | $125 |
$125 | $1,200 |
$5,850 |
$8,820 |
|---|
|
Trinity Bible College and Graduate SchoolEllendale, ND | $19,700 |
| $583 |
| $1,000 |
$8,088 |
$11,000 |
|---|
|
Turtle Mountain CollegeBelcourt, ND | $2,794 |
| $91 |
| $400 |
- |
$6,000 |
|---|
|
United Tribes Technical CollegeBismarck, ND | $5,232 |
| $205 |
| $1,400 |
$5,100 |
$5,100 |
|---|
|
University of JamestownJamestown, ND | $24,990 |
| $435 |
| $1,300 |
$9,990 |
$9,990 |
|---|
|
University of MaryBismarck, ND | $22,356 |
| $680 |
| $1,222 |
$9,276 |
$13,300 |
|---|
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University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND | $10,951 |
$15,570 | $385 |
$577 | $800 |
$11,390 |
$11,390 |
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|
Valley City State UniversityValley City, ND | $8,580 |
$13,544 | $221 |
$386 | $1,000 |
$8,580 |
$8,580 |
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| Average | $7,707 | $11,895 | $258 | $362 | $1,141 | $8,601 | $9,370 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
Frequently Asked Questions for North Dakota Tuition
The average in-state tuition and fees for 9 public colleges in North Dakota is $7,707. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in North Dakota is $9,883 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 6 private colleges in North Dakota is $14,913.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in North Dakota public colleges is $17,449 for on-campus living and $18,219 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in North Dakota public colleges is $19,625 for on-campus living and $20,394 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in North Dakota is $24,655 for on-campus living and $25,424 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $2,175 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is $5,030 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 0.41% and out-of-state public tuition changed by -0.21% and private tuition changed by 5.69% from last year.