Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern State University is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-state students. The 2023 NSU tuition & fees are same as the last year for both undergraduate and graduate schools. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($8,646) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,742.
The 2024 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for NSU is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,750. The Living costs increased by 2.23% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
NSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022$8,845 $11,947$13,450
2022-2023$8,845$11,947$13,750
Change % 2022-20230.00%0.00%2.23%
2023-2024$8,845$11,947$14,057
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
Northern State University - COA
Northern State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Northern State University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $6,736 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $11,936 for the academic year 2022-2023. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($9,667) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,325.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees at NSU is $6,736 for South Dakota residents and $11,936 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
NSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022$6,736 $11,936$13,450
2022-2023$6,736$11,936$13,750
Change % 2022-2023--2.23%
2023-2024$6,736$11,936$14,057
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Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
Northern State University - Graduate Tuition Chart
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at NSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $295 for South Dakota residents and $398 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $374 for South Dakota residents and $663 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2022-2023)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2021-2022$295$398
2022-2023$295$398
2023-2024$295$398
Graduate2021-2022$374$663
2022-2023$374$663
2023-2024$374$663
The 2023 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2024 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Northern State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Northern State University - Books and Supplies Costs
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Northern State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Northern State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Northern State University$8,845$11,947
South Dakota State University$9,299$12,809
University of South Dakota$9,432$12,942
Black Hills State University$9,000$12,100
Dakota State University$9,633$12,735
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology$10,440$14,860

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at NSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated tuition for 4 years at NSU is $35,618 for South Dakota residents and $48,104 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Northern State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State$8,869$8,893$8,916$8,940$35,618
Out-of-State$11,979$12,010$12,042$12,073$48,104
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,893$8,916$8,940$8,964$35,714
Out-of-State$12,010$12,042$12,073$12,105$48,231
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,916$8,940$8,964$8,988$35,810
Out-of-State$12,042$12,073$12,105$12,137$48,358
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,940$8,964$8,988$9,013$35,906
Out-of-State$12,073$12,105$12,137$12,169$48,485
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$8,964$8,988$9,013$9,037$36,002
Out-of-State$12,105$12,137$12,169$12,201$48,613
The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated 4-years COA is $96,998 for South Dakota residents and $109,484 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Northern State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Northern State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State$23,975$24,157$24,341$24,526$96,998
Out-of-State$27,085$27,274$27,466$27,659$109,484
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,157$24,341$24,526$24,714$97,737
Out-of-State$27,274$27,466$27,659$27,855$110,254
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,341$24,526$24,714$24,903$98,483
Out-of-State$27,466$27,659$27,855$28,052$111,031
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$24,526$24,714$24,903$25,094$99,237
Out-of-State$27,659$27,855$28,052$28,251$111,817
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,714$24,903$25,094$25,288$99,999
Out-of-State$27,855$28,052$28,251$28,452$112,610
Last year, 38% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $72,282 for South Dakota residents and $84,768 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Northern State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Northern State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State$17,796$17,978$18,162$18,347$72,282
Out-of-State$20,906$21,095$21,287$21,480$84,768
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,978$18,162$18,347$18,535$73,021
Out-of-State$21,095$21,287$21,480$21,676$85,538
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$18,162$18,347$18,535$18,724$73,767
Out-of-State$21,287$21,480$21,676$21,873$86,315
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$18,347$18,535$18,724$18,915$74,521
Out-of-State$21,480$21,676$21,873$22,072$87,101
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$18,535$18,724$18,915$19,109$75,283
Out-of-State$21,676$21,873$22,072$22,273$87,894

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Northern State University.
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Northern State University 2023 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,845$1,200$13,750$11,947$1,200 $13,750
Graduate$6,736 $1,200$13,750$11,936 $1,200$13,750

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