Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,605. 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 | $10,951 | $15,570 |
| Housing & meals | $11,046 | $11,046 |
| Books & supplies | $800 | $800 |
| Personal & travel | $3,446 | $3,446 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$638 | −$638 |
| Total cost of attendance | $25,605 | $30,224 |
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
University of North Dakota net price compared with other North Dakota colleges
University of North Dakota has the 12th-lowest average net price of 14 North Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 14 | University of Jamestown | $19,567 | 49% | $56,621 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All North Dakota colleges →
Why University of North Dakota costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | 77% | $18,551 | 60% | $63,552 | This school |
| North Dakota State University | 95% | $15,543 | 64% | $62,203 | |
| Minot State University | 65% | $12,703 | 45% | $51,759 | |
| Bismarck State College | — | $10,270 | 47% | $54,277 | |
| Valley City State University | 99% | $11,890 | 53% | $52,725 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of North Dakota would cost you $3,008 more per year than North Dakota State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of North Dakota, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$1,481).
- North Dakota State University gives aided families $1,119 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, North Dakota resident | University of North Dakota | North Dakota State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,951 | $11,110 | −$159 |
| Books & supplies | $800 | $800 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $11,046 | $9,565 | +$1,481 |
| Personal & travel | $3,446 | $3,476 | −$30 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$638 | −$1,235 | +$597 |
| Sticker price | $25,605 | $23,716 | +$1,889 |
| Average grants | −$7,054 | −$8,173 | +$1,119 |
| You pay | $18,551 | $15,543 | +$3,008 |
“+” means University of North Dakota 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.
University of North Dakota cost questions
How much is tuition at University of North Dakota?
Tuition and fees are $10,951 a year for North Dakota residents and $15,570 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of North Dakota?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $25,605 a year for North Dakota residents living on campus and about $30,224 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of North Dakota?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,551 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,126; $48–75k pay $15,206; $110k+ pay $20,730. These figures are for North Dakota residents.
How much debt do University of North Dakota graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,238, and 2.8% 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 University of North Dakota overview