The cost of attending a North Dakota University System college or university depends on the campus you choose, the number of credits you take, your transportation and housing expenses, and the amount of financial aid you receive.
Institutional Charges Schedule
Referred to as the schedule of institutional charges, this document outlines what each University System campus charges resident and non-resident students for tuition, fees, housing and meal plans.
The chart lists tuition rates based on residency: North Dakota residents; Minnesota residents; South Dakota, Montana, Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents; other out-of-state residents; and international students. The schedule also includes information about various housing and meal-plan options.
2021-22 Schedule for Institutional Charges (July 2021)
Tuition and Fee Estimator
With the use of a web-based tuition and fee estimator, parents and students can make cost comparisons among the 11 North Dakota University System colleges and universities. To use the estimator, click here.
Resident Status Application
To find out if you might qualify for resident status, review the questions on the Application for Resident Status.
ND-MN Reciprocity
Under the Minnesota-North Dakota Tuition Reciprocity Program, if space is available and the program of study is approved under the reciprocity agreement, a Minnesota resident may attend a North Dakota public institution and pay the established reciprocity fee. Similarly, any North Dakota resident may attend a Minnesota public institution and pay the established reciprocity fee.
Students may apply to the North Dakota/Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity Program online. If you have questions about Minnesota-North Dakota application forms or need a paper application mailed or emailed to you, email the North Dakota University System Reciprocity Processor or call 701-328-2964.
NDUS Application for Resident Student Status
North Dakota/Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity online application