by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Northern State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northern State University stood at $8,845 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $11,947. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $1,229 in-state and $1,229 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,229 | $1,229 |
| Total | $8,845 | $11,947 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Northern State University charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Northern State University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Northern State University is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Northern State University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Northern State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| One Year Ago | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,616 | $10,718 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at NSU has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Northern State University, go to the Northern State University Financial Aid page.