by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend North Dakota State College of Science, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
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The total cost of attendance at North Dakota State College of Science fell between $16,291.00 ranging to $17,290.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: close to $16,291.00 for in-state students versus $17,290.00 for non-residents.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $5,974.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,317.00 |
| Total cost | $16,291.00 |
| That is 15% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,291.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,004.00 |
| Net price | $10,287.00 |
| That is 47% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,291.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,462.00 |
| Net price | $6,829.00 |
| That is 65% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $6,973.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,317.00 |
| Total cost | $17,290.00 |
| That is 10% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,290.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,004.00 |
| Net price | $11,286.00 |
| That is 41% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,290.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,462.00 |
| Net price | $7,828.00 |
| That is 59% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at about 1.8% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Freshman year | $6,954.00 | $10,475.00 | $16,589.00 |
| Senior year | $7,343.00 | $11,062.00 | $17,518.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $28,590.00 | $43,067.00 | $68,203.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,892.00 | $16,407.00 | $25,983.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $329.00 | $496.00 | $785.00 |
| Total amount paid | $39,482.00 | $59,474.00 | $94,186.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Freshman year | $6,954.00 | $10,475.00 | $16,589.00 |
| Senior year | $7,081.00 | $10,667.00 | $16,893.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,036.00 | $21,143.00 | $33,483.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,347.00 | $8,055.00 | $12,756.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $162.00 | $243.00 | $385.00 |
| Total amount paid | $19,383.00 | $29,197.00 | $46,238.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Freshman year | $7,971.00 | $11,493.00 | $17,607.00 |
| Senior year | $8,417.00 | $12,136.00 | $18,592.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $32,772.00 | $47,249.00 | $72,385.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,485.00 | $18,000.00 | $27,576.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $377.00 | $544.00 | $833.00 |
| Total amount paid | $45,257.00 | $65,249.00 | $99,961.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Freshman year | $7,971.00 | $11,493.00 | $17,607.00 |
| Senior year | $8,117.00 | $11,703.00 | $17,929.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $16,089.00 | $23,196.00 | $35,536.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,129.00 | $8,837.00 | $13,538.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $185.00 | $267.00 | $409.00 |
| Total amount paid | $22,218.00 | $32,033.00 | $49,074.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $11,261.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $10,802.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,222.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $7,643.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,918.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,467.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,866.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s North Dakota State College of Science Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the grants & scholarships detail.
Median graduate debt at North Dakota State College of Science comes to $8,250.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,750.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $8,250.00 |
| 75th | $12,424.00 |
| 90th | $18,500.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $8,250.00 |
| Middle income | $7,852.00 |
| High income | $8,750.00 |
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $8,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $8,750.00 |
The federal default-rate classification for North Dakota State College of Science is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 8.4% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at North Dakota State College of Science amount to $103,348,531.00 across 10,605 loan recipients.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 30 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,526.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh North Dakota State College of Science, keep these questions in mind:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.