What college costs in North Dakota
We have federal cost data for 9 four-year colleges in North Dakota: 6 public and 3 private. For 2024–25, the median cost of attendance was $20,657 at public colleges (in-state) and $33,672 at private colleges. The median average net price, what students who got federal aid actually paid, was $15,543. Colleges are sorted by average net price.
North Dakota state financial aid
- State Higher Education Agency: North Dakota University System
Source: U.S. Department of Education state contacts. State grants usually require state residency and the FAFSA.
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville State UniversityMayville | $20,657 | $11,456 | $5,971 |
| Valley City State UniversityValley City | $20,468 | $11,890 | $7,879 |
| Minot State UniversityMinot | $19,339 | $12,703 | $9,492 |
| Dickinson State UniversityDickinson | $20,567 | $14,092 | $10,479 |
| North Dakota State University-Main CampusFargo | $23,716 | $15,543 | $9,370 |
| University of North DakotaGrand Forks | $25,605 | $18,551 | $13,126 |
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of MaryBismarck | $33,672 | $17,770 | $11,593 |
| Trinity Bible College and Graduate SchoolEllendale | $31,544 | $19,359 | $19,123 |
| University of JamestownJamestown | $38,013 | $19,567 | $14,788 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, cost of attendance 2024–25. Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid; it doesn't apply to international students. Public costs are in-state. Colleges with too little reported data are left out.