2025-2026 Estimated Average Annual Budget

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