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The real 4-year cost of North Dakota State University-Main Campus in North Dakota
Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at North Dakota State University-Main Campus went from $6,236 to $10,857, an average of 3.7% a year.
2008–2027: history and projection
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,236 | – | – |
| 2009 | $6,410 | – | – |
| 2010 | $6,661 | – | – |
| 2011 | $7,175 | – | – |
| 2012 | $7,233 | – | – |
| 2013 | $7,540 | – | – |
| 2014 | $7,820 | – | – |
| 2015 | $7,978 | – | – |
| 2016 | $8,207 | – | – |
| 2017 | $8,546 | – | – |
| 2018 | $9,294 | – | – |
| 2019 | $9,619 | – | – |
| 2020 | $10,033 | – | – |
| 2021 | $10,401 | – | – |
| 2022 | $10,792 | – | – |
| 2023 | $10,857 | $10,857 | – |
| 2024 | – | $11,260 | $11,034–$11,486 |
| 2025 | – | $11,678 | $11,215–$12,151 |
| 2026 | – | $12,112 | $11,398–$12,855 |
| 2027 | – | $12,562 | $11,585–$13,599 |
If you pay full sticker
Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.
| Year 1 | $12,112 |
| Year 2 | $12,562 |
| Year 3 | $13,028 |
| Year 4 | $13,512 |
| 4-year total | $51,213 |
Two aid scenarios
4-year out-of-pocket total.
- $10,000/yr flat scholarship
- $11,213
- Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
- 50%-of-tuition scholarship
- $29,257
- Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.
On-campus housing & meals
Room & board (housing plus the standard meal plan), on top of tuition.
- Latest (2023)
- $9,565/ yr
- rising 2.8% / yr
- Projected 4-year add-on
- $43,274
Books & supplies typically add ~$1,200 a year (national median, not included).
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