Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,339. 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 | $8,702 | $8,702 |
| Housing & meals | $8,058 | $8,058 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Personal & travel | $3,902 | $3,902 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,423 | −$2,423 |
| Total cost of attendance | $19,339 | $19,339 |
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
MSU net price compared with other North Dakota colleges
MSU has the 8th-lowest average net price of 14 North Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | $9,971 | 7% | — |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All North Dakota colleges →
Why MSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot State University | 65% | $12,703 | 45% | $51,759 | This school |
| Bismarck State College | — | $10,270 | 47% | $54,277 | |
| Mayville State University | — | $11,456 | 41% | $47,828 | |
| Sitting Bull College | — | $4,605 | 22% | $28,488 | |
| Dickinson State University | 37% | $14,092 | 51% | $50,720 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Minot State University would cost you $2,433 more per year than Bismarck State College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Minot State University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$3,455).
- Minot State University gives aided families $1,135 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, North Dakota resident | MSU | BSC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,702 | $5,247 | +$3,455 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $8,058 | $8,300 | −$242 |
| Personal & travel | $3,902 | $3,400 | +$502 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,423 | −$2,276 | −$147 |
| Sticker price | $19,339 | $15,771 | +$3,568 |
| Average grants | −$6,636 | −$5,501 | −$1,135 |
| You pay | $12,703 | $10,270 | +$2,433 |
“+” means MSU 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.
MSU cost questions
How much is tuition at MSU?
Tuition and fees are $8,702 a year.
What is the total cost of attending MSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $19,339 a year for North Dakota residents living on campus and about $19,339 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at MSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,703 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $9,492; $48–75k pay $11,359; $110k+ pay $15,632. These figures are for North Dakota residents.
How much debt do MSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,980, and 6.3% 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 Minot State University overview