Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,567. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for North Dakota residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,118 | $9,118 |
| Housing & meals | $7,740 | $7,740 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$991 | −$991 |
| Total cost of attendance | $20,567 | $20,567 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
DSU net price compared with other North Dakota colleges
DSU has the 9th-lowest average net price of 14 North Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Bismarck State College | $10,270 | 47% | $54,277 |
| 6 | Mayville State University | $11,456 | 41% | $47,828 |
| 7 | Valley City State University | $11,890 | 53% | $52,725 |
| 8 | Minot State University | $12,703 | 45% | $51,759 |
| 9 | Dickinson State University | $14,092 | 51% | $50,720 |
| 10 | North Dakota State University | $15,543 | 64% | $62,203 |
| 11 | University of Mary | $17,770 | 67% | $60,909 |
| 12 | University of North Dakota | $18,551 | 60% | $63,552 |
| 13 | Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | $19,359 | 46% | $35,604 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All North Dakota colleges →
Why DSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson State University | 37% | $14,092 | 51% | $50,720 | This school |
| Mayville State University | — | $11,456 | 41% | $47,828 | |
| Bismarck State College | — | $10,270 | 47% | $54,277 | |
| Minot State University | 65% | $12,703 | 45% | $51,759 | |
| Sitting Bull College | — | $4,605 | 22% | $28,488 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Dickinson State University would cost you $2,636 more per year than Mayville State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Dickinson State University, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$1,348).
- Mayville State University gives aided families $2,726 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, North Dakota resident | DSU | Mayville State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,118 | $7,979 | +$1,139 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | +$200 |
| Housing & meals | $7,740 | $9,088 | −$1,348 |
| Personal & travel | $3,500 | $3,100 | +$400 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$991 | −$510 | −$481 |
| Sticker price | $20,567 | $20,657 | −$90 |
| Average grants | −$6,475 | −$9,201 | +$2,726 |
| You pay | $14,092 | $11,456 | +$2,636 |
“+” means DSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
DSU cost questions
How much is tuition at DSU?
Tuition and fees are $9,118 a year.
What is the total cost of attending DSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $20,567 a year for North Dakota residents living on campus and about $20,567 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at DSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,092 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $10,479; $48–75k pay $12,985; $110k+ pay $16,922. These figures are for North Dakota residents.
How much debt do DSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,960, and 6.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Dickinson State University overview