These amounts are estimates used for financial aid budgets and are based on 2025-2026 anticipated costs. The amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Actual expenses will vary depending on student program, credits, and living arrangements. If you have unusual costs, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 701.671.2191.
The average annual amount for fees is $1,018 for all states (excluding campus-approved fees). The remainder is tuition for an average of 16 credits per semester.
| ON-CAMPUS WITH MEAL PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents of all states and countries will be charged in-state tuition if living on-campus with meal plan of 225 meals or greater. | |||||
| RESIDENCY | TUITION/FEES* | HOUSING/FOOD** | BOOKS/SUPPLIES | PERSONAL*** | TOTAL |
| All States/Countries | $6,214 | $8,356 | $1,000 | $3,530 | $19,100 |
| OFF-CAMPUS OR ON-CAMPUS WITHOUT MEAL PLAN | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENCY | NORTH DAKOTA | MINNESOTA WITH RECIPROCITY | U.S. RESIDENT, MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN1 | INTERNATIONAL2 |
| Tuition/Fees* | $6,214 | $6,838 | $7,252 | $10,110 |
| Housing/Food** | $8,356 | $8,356 | $8,356 | $8,356 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal*** | $3,530 | $3,530 | $3,530 | $3,530 |
| TOTAL | $19,100 | $19,724 | $20,138 | $22,996 |
| AT HOME (LIVING WITH PARENTS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENCY | NORTH DAKOTA | MINNESOTA WITH RECIPROCITY | U.S. RESIDENT, MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN1 |
| Tuition/Fees* | $6,214 | $6,838 | $7,252 |
| Housing/Food | $4,178 | $4,178 | $4,178 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal*** | $3,530 | $3,530 | $3,530 |
| TOTAL | $14,992 | $15,546 | $15,960 |
¹ U.S. Resident: U.S. citizens or citizens of the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan
² International: Citizens of another country excluding Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan
**Room/board amount is the average total of a double room on campus ($3,846) and a 225 meal plan ($4,510). All rates are for two semesters
| ***PERSONAL EXPENSES | |
|---|---|
| Medical/Dental | ($90/Mo.) $810 |
| Clothing | ($60/Mo.) $540 |
| Toiletries | ($50/Mo.) $450 |
| Entertainment/Misc. | ($55/Mo.) $500 |
| Transportation | ($130/Mo.) $1,170 |
| Loan Fees | $60 |