by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Bismarck State College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on BSC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Bismarck State College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $6,930 for undergraduates. If you were a North Dakota resident, the yearly charges were $4,926.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $6,011 | $919 | $6,930 |
| In-State | $4,007 | $919 | $4,926 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Bismarck State College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $6,930 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Bismarck State College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from North Dakota pay an average of $4,926 a year to attend BSC, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Bismarck State College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Plains States | North Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Bismarck State College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 7.35% for the past five years, North Dakota residents could expect to pay $5,677 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at BSC to be $11,771, and $25,337 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 7.54% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $8,015 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $16,635 for two years and $35,875 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at BSC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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