by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Bismarck State College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Bismarck State College stood at $5,247 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $7,331. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees added up to $1,080 in-state and $1,080 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,167 | $6,251 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Total | $5,247 | $7,331 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Bismarck State College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Bismarck State College costs compare against other 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 | Average | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Bismarck State College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Bismarck State College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Bismarck State College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,007 | $6,011 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,167 | $6,251 |
| One Year Ago | $4,167 | $6,251 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,167 | $6,251 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at BSC has trended over the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.14%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,359. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.91%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $7,470.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,359 | $7,470 |
| In 2 Years | $5,473 | $7,612 |
| In 3 Years | $5,590 | $7,757 |
| In 4 Years | $5,709 | $7,904 |
| In 5 Years | $5,831 | $8,054 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $30,743, compared with about $22,131 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Bismarck State College, go to the Bismarck State College Financial Aid page.
