2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $10,857 for in-state students and $15,511 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,746 for in-state students and $12,538 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,922 for North Dakota residents and $15,576 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,795 for North Dakota residents and $12,587 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,857$15,511
Graduate$8,746$12,538
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,922$15,576
Graduate$8,795$12,587
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at North Dakota State University-Main Campus is 95.68% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30.77%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,095.
The average graduation rate is 63%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 12,242 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $55,500. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Electrical and Electronics Engineering program shows the highest salary with $64,000 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 NDSU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »95.68% Acceptance Rate / 30.77% Yield
Test Scores »1,095 SAT / 22 ACT
Graduation Rate »63%
Transfer-out Rate22%
Retention Rate75%(full-time), 29% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »12,242 (10,096 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$5,925
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$55,500
Average Salary by Field of Study$20,400 - $64,000

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

North Dakota State University-Main Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at NDSU
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
NDSU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students.
On-Campus Student Services at NDSU
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of NDSU. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 5,563. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,920.
NDSU Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity5,563

North Dakota State University-Main Campus Directory Information

Address1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Phone701-231-8011
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
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