by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University-Main Campus stood at $11,110 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $15,764. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees came to $1,801 in-state and $1,801 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,309 | $13,963 |
| Fees | $1,801 | $1,801 |
| Total | $11,110 | $15,764 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude 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 will North Dakota State University-Main Campus cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how North Dakota State University-Main Campus tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ND | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, North Dakota State University-Main Campus is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the North Dakota State University-Main Campus Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at North Dakota State University-Main Campus has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,951 | $13,426 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,309 | $13,963 |
| One Year Ago | $9,309 | $13,963 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,309 | $13,963 |
The following chart shows how tuition at North Dakota State University has shifted across recent years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.58%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $11,285. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.50%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $16,000.
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 | $11,285 | $16,000 |
| In 2 Years | $11,463 | $16,240 |
| In 3 Years | $11,643 | $16,483 |
| In 4 Years | $11,826 | $16,730 |
| In 5 Years | $12,012 | $16,981 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $65,453, or about $46,217 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, head to the North Dakota State University-Main Campus Financial Aid page.
