by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at North Dakota State College of Science, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State College of Science were $5,974 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $6,973. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $978 in-state and $978 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,996 | $5,995 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Total | $5,974 | $6,973 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will North Dakota State College of Science charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how North Dakota State College of Science prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ND | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, North Dakota State College of Science comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the North Dakota State College of Science Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at North Dakota State College of Science has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,804 | $5,764 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,996 | $5,995 |
| One Year Ago | $4,997 | $5,995 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,996 | $5,995 |
The following chart shows how tuition at North Dakota State College of Science has shifted across recent years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.91%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $6,088. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.83%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $7,100.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,088 | $7,100 |
| In 2 Years | $6,204 | $7,230 |
| In 3 Years | $6,322 | $7,362 |
| In 4 Years | $6,442 | $7,496 |
| In 5 Years | $6,565 | $7,633 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $29,188, versus roughly $25,056 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at North Dakota State College of Science, see the North Dakota State College of Science Financial Aid page.
