94%

2022-23 NDSU graduates employed or continuing their educations

35 states

NDSU graduates reported accepting employment in 35 states

$56,750

Median salary of NDSU graduates surveyed

$5,000

Median bonus of NDSU graduates surveyed

Understanding Cost of Attendance (COA)

The total cost of attendance includes both direct costs (tuition; student fees; on-campus housing and meal plan), and indirect costs (books and supplies; personal expenses; parking permit). The expected cost of attendance depends on several factors including residency, intended program of study, course delivery method, and number of credits enrolled.

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Direct Costs

Tuition + Student Fees + Room & Board

Full-time students typically enroll in an average of 15-20 credits per semester and pay a 'flat-rate' tuition/fees rate for 13+ credits/term.

Part-time students pay on a 'per credit' basis for 1-12 credits.

Estimated 2025-26 Costs (Fall and Spring, 13+ credits/semester)Base TuitionMeal PlanHousingStudent FeesEstimated Total
North Dakota Residents$9,868$5,378$5,000$1,669$21,915
Minnesota Residents$11,052$5,378$5,000$1,669$23,099
Montana/South Dakota/Illinois/
Wisconsin/Manitoba/Saskatchewan Residents
$11,842$5,378$5,000$1,669$23,889
Other State Residents$14,802$5,378$5,000$1,669$26,849
International (F & J visas)$17,269$5,378$5,000$1,669$29,316
Estimated 2025-26 Cost Per Credit (1-12 credits)Base TuitionStudent FeesTotal Tuition + Student Fees
North Dakota Residents$406.11$69.54$475.65 per credit
Minnesota Residents$454.83$69.54$524.37 per credit
Montana/South Dakota/Illinois/
Wisconsin/Manitoba/Saskatchewan Residents
$487.33$69.54$556.87 per credit
Other State Residents$609.16$69.54$678.70 per credit
International (F & J visas)$710.69$69.54$780.23 per credit

Differential Tuition

Professional Program Differential Tuition is assessed at the time of admission into the professional phase of the program to cover the cost of additional resources and facilities.

Differential Tuition (replaces Base Tuition) RatesNorth DakotaMinnesotaMontana/South Dakota/
Illinois/Wisconsin/
Manitoba/Saskatchewan
Other StatesInternational
Architecture/Landscape Architecture$13,127$14,702$15,752$19,691$22,972
Business$10,336$11,576$12,403$15,504$18,088
Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science,
Cybersecurity, Information Technology
$10,858$12,161$13,030$16,287$19,002
Nursing$11,755$13,166$14,106$17,633$20,571
Pharmacy$19,955$21,750$23,946$29,933$34,921
Differential Tuition Rates (per credit, tuition+student fees)North DakotaMinnesotaMontana/South Dakota/
Illinois/Wisconsin/
Manitoba/Saskatchewan
Other StatesInternational
Architecture/Landscape Architecture$540.23$605.04$648.27$810.36$945.39
Business$425.37$476.40$510.44$638.05$744.39
Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science,
Cybersecurity, Information Technology
$446.85$500.47$536.22$670.27$782.01
Nursing$483.76$541.83$580.52$725.67$846.58
Pharmacy$821.23$895.10$985.47$1,231.86$1,437.13

More About Direct Costs

Student Fees

Student fees cover the costs of selected university programs such as Career and Advising Services and Student Health Service; admission to fine arts and athletic events; Wellness Center membership, library services and ongoing technology needs. In addition to student fees, all students will be charged a one-time $200 non-refundable new student fee to cover the cost of orientation, registration, Welcome Week and family programs.

Housing and Meal Plan

Several housing and meal plan options are available on campus. The costs presented reflect a weighted average of residence hall rates for new first-year students, including a 7-Day Unlimited Meal Plan.

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Alumni Dependents

New undergraduate students who are not North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana or South Dakota residents are eligible for a tuition rate equal to the Montana/South Dakota resident rate. Children and spouses of North Dakota University System (NDUS) college and university graduates may be eligible for reduced tuition at NDSU.

Minnesota Residents

Minnesota students may qualify for a reduced tuition rate that is comparable to the North Dakota tuition rate. In order to qualify for reciprocity at NDSU, you must complete the online Tuition Reciprocity Application through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.

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Indirect Costs (Parking Permit, Books & Supplies, Personal Expenses, Residence Hall Dues)

$185

Parking Permit

$850

Books & Supplies

$3,476

Personal Expenses

$75

Residence Hall Dues

Other Tuition Rates

International Students

International undergraduate students should review specific expenses related to studying at NDSU on an 'F' or 'J' visa.

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Graduate Students

Cost and aid information for graduate programs can be found on the Graduate School website.

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