College Costs in North Dakota

The 2025 Directory of North Dakota Colleges and Prices

North Dakota Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2025

How much does it cost to attend college in North Dakota?   The average annual in-state college tuition in North Dakota was $7,518 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $8,112 lower than the U.S. average and ranks North Dakota cheaper than average as the 50th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of $285 from the 2019-2020 average of $7,233 and represents a 3.94% annual increase in tuition costs. The list of North Dakota colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 19 colleges and universities in North Dakota, the most popular being University of North Dakota with 8,919 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $9,237. Jamestown College is the most expensive in North Dakota with an in-state tuition of $24,000.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
North Dakota Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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North Dakota State University Main Campus
N
Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$9,309 Tuition

#3 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 11,952enrollment
  • $16,461net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 968-1216SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of North Dakota
N
Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$9,237 Tuition

#1 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 14,172enrollment
  • $18,227net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1290SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

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Bismarck State College
B
Bismarck, ND
 

Bismarck State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$4,167 Tuition

 

  • 4,065enrollment
  • $10,792net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Mary
M
Bismarck, ND

University of Mary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$19,084 Tuition

#1 Best Value in North Dakota

  • 3,794enrollment
  • $19,225net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1096-1320SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 30

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Dickinson State University
D
Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$7,470 Tuition

#4 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,453enrollment
  • $15,490net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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Minot State University
M
Minot, ND

Minot State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$7,168 Tuition

#5 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 2,741enrollment
  • $12,349net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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Valley City State University
V
Valley City, ND
 

Valley City State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$6,619 Tuition

#3 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,754enrollment
  • $13,841net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Williston State College
W
Williston, ND
 

Williston State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,310 Tuition

 

  • 912enrollment
  • $8,621net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Fort Berthold Community College
F
New Town, ND
 

Fort Berthold Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,600 Tuition

 

  • 158enrollment
  • $3,669net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Lake Region State College
L
Devils Lake, ND
 

Lake Region State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,250 Tuition

 

  • 1,810enrollment
  • $10,867net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Jamestown College
J
Jamestown, ND
 

Jamestown College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$24,000 Tuition

#2 Best Private Colleges in North Dakota

  • 1,215enrollment
  • $20,897net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

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North Dakota State College of Science
N
Wahpeton, ND
 

North Dakota State College of Science

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,997 Tuition

 

  • 3,140enrollment
  • $10,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Cankdeska Cikana Community College
C
Fort Totten, ND
 

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,600 Tuition

 

  • 325enrollment
  • $9,127net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

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Mayville State University
M
Mayville, ND

Mayville State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$6,579 Tuition

#6 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 1,025enrollment
  • $14,050net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1250SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

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Sitting Bull College
S
Fort Yates, ND
 

Sitting Bull College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$3,600 Tuition

 

  • 263enrollment
  • $4,205net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

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Dakota College at Bottineau
D
Bottineau, ND
 

Dakota College at Bottineau

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,530 Tuition

 

  • 1,180enrollment
  • $10,242net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 8

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Turtle Mountain Community College
T
Belcourt, ND
 

Turtle Mountain Community College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$2,040 Tuition

 

  • 698enrollment
  • $5,730net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Trinity Bible College
T
Ellendale, ND
 

Trinity Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$16,066 Tuition

 

  • 244enrollment
  • $20,462net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 950-1110SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.27Estimated Avg GPA

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