2022 North Dakota Best Colleges Tuition Comparison

This page compares the best colleges in North Dakota with tuition, admission, and more academic facts (Ranking data from College Evaluator). For the academic year 2021-2022, University of North Dakota rank first in the best North Dakota college ranking and Minot State University is placed in second.

Admission Comparison Between Best Colleges in North Dakota

3 public and 1 private schools rank in the best North Dakota colleges. The schools' average acceptance rate is 82.50% where University of Mary has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 72% and North Dakota State University-Main Campus has the highest rate of 94%. Total 33,180 students are attending one of the best North Dakota schools where University of North Dakota has the largest population with 13,615 students and Minot State University has the smallest number of students (2,920 students). The average graduation rate is 59.25% and the average students to faculty ratio is 15.75:1 at those colleges.

The following table shows the academic information and key facts of the best North Dakota colleges including acceptance rate, graduation rate, student population, and students to faculty ratio.

Table. North Dakota Best Colleges Overview

Rank	Name	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Graduation Rate	Population	Student-Faculty Ratio
1	University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND	87%	1,115	61%	13,615	18:1 (5.56 %)
2	Minot State University Minot, ND	77%	975	55%	2,920	12:1 (8.33 %)
3	North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND	94%	1,136	62%	12,846	19:1 (5.26 %)
4	University of Mary Bismarck, ND	72%	1,110	59%	3,799	14:1 (7.14 %)
	Average	82.50%	1,084	59.25%	33,180 (Total)	15.75:1 (6.35 %)

Best North Dakota Colleges 2022 Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimated Costs

The following table lists 2021-2022 tuition & fees and compares them between the best North Dakota colleges. The 2021-2022 costs are officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for the academic year 2022-2023 are calculated and estimated based on each school's rate of tuition change from 2021 to 2022.

For the undergraduate programs, the average tuition & fees of the best North Dakota colleges is $14,642 where University of Mary has the most expensive costs at $20,290 and Minot State University has the lowest amount of tuition at $8,164. The average graduate tuition & fees of the best North Dakota colleges is $13,641 where University of North Dakota has the highest tuition with $18,968 and Minot State University has the lowest amount of graduate school tuition with $10,263.

UndergraduateGraduate Living Costs

Table. Best North Dakota Colleges 2022 Undergraduate Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation

Rank	School Name	2022 Tuition & Fees		2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
		In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	University of North Dakota	$10,596	$15,037	$10,926	$15,545
2	Minot State University	$7,592	$8,164	-	$8,441
3	North Dakota State University-Main Campus	$10,601	$15,076	$11,052	$15,706
4	University of Mary	$20,290		$20,761
	Average	$9,596	$14,642	$10,989	$15,113

Table. Best North Dakota Colleges 2022 Graduate School Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation

Rank	School Name	2022 Tuition & Fees		2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
		In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	University of North Dakota	$13,217	$18,968	$13,217	$13,652
2	Minot State University	$9,553	$10,263	$9,553	-
3	North Dakota State University-Main Campus	$8,381	$12,028	$8,381	$8,690
4	University of Mary	$13,304		$9,910
	Average	$10,384	$13,641	$11,171	$13,157

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North Dakota Colleges Tuition Trends Over The Current Decade (The 2010s)

There are 29 colleges in North Dakota State - 14 public and 15 private schools. The average tuition & fees of public schools are $5,403 for North Dakota residents and $9,039 for others in 2017. It increase 3.31% from last year and 11.48% from 2010 cumulatively. For private schools, the average tuition & fees are $11,912 which are increased 1.69% from last year and 16.00% from 2010 cumulatively.

Tuition & Fees Trends of North Dakota Colleges from 2010 to 2017

Next table and charts illustrates the tuition changes from 2010 to 2017 for North Dakota colleges and universities. The costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education and due to the data availability, the avarage amount mainly based on 2-4 years and 4 years colleges and universities.

Undergraduate (Public) Undergraduate (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)

For North Dakota public schools, the 2017 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $5,403 which has increased by 14.79% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $9,039 which has risen by 11.48%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 1.64% while last year increase rate was 3.31%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for North Dakota Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
In-State Costs	$4,707	$4,849	$4,961	$5,036	$5,214	$5,262	$5,403
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	3.02%	2.29%	1.51%	3.54%	0.92%	2.69%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	3.02%	5.38%	6.98%	10.76%	11.79%	14.79%
Out-of-State Costs	$8,108	$8,358	$8,139	$8,387	$8,648	$8,749	$9,039
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	3.09%	-2.62%	3.05%	3.10%	1.17%	3.31%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	3.09%	0.39%	3.45%	6.66%	7.91%	11.48%

For private schools in North Dakota state, the 2017 undergraduate tuition & fees are $11,912 which has increased by 16.00% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.29% while last year increase rate was 1.69%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for North Dakota Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
Tuition & Fees	$10,269	$10,419	$10,883	$10,891	$11,280	$11,714	$11,912
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	1.46%	4.45%	0.08%	3.57%	3.85%	1.69%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	1.46%	5.98%	6.06%	9.84%	14.07%	16.00%

The average graduate school tuition & fees of North Dakota public schools are $6,716 which has increased by 5.77% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $10,976 which has risen by 1.81%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 0.26% while last year increase rate was 2.46%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for North Dakota Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
In-State Costs	$6,350	$6,565	$6,697	$6,928	$6,396	$6,528	$6,716
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	3.40%	2.00%	3.45%	-7.68%	2.07%	2.88%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	3.40%	5.47%	9.11%	0.73%	2.81%	5.77%
Out-of-State Costs	$10,782	$11,228	$11,424	$11,822	$10,466	$10,713	$10,976
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	4.13%	1.75%	3.48%	-11.47%	2.36%	2.46%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	4.13%	5.96%	9.65%	-2.93%	-0.64%	1.81%

For private graduate schools in North Dakota state, the 2017 tuition & fees are $13,485 which has increased by 24.03% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 3.43280% while last year increase rate was 38.87%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for North Dakota Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
Tuition & Fees	$10,872	$8,043	$8,449	$8,910	$8,508	$9,710	$13,485
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	-26.02%	5.05%	5.45%	-4.51%	14.13%	38.87%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	-26.02%	-22.29%	-18.05%	-21.74%	-10.69%	24.03%

You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at North Dakota college cost trends.

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6 Most Popular Colleges In North Dakota State - Tuition Comparison

This page introduce the most popular colleges and universities in North Dakota State. The popularity is calculated based on viewed and saved count last 6 months. Below, you can compare general academic facts including acceptance rate, student population, and graduate rate between the popular North Dakota schools. In addition, you can compare tuition & fees of those colleges and estimate for future academic year.

General Academic Factors Comparison Between 6 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In North Dakota State

In most popular schools in North Dakota, there are 5 public and 1 private schools. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the 6 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in North Dakota State including acceptance ratio, graduation rates, student population, and student to faculty rates.

Table. 6 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In North Dakota State Overview

Name	Acceptance Rates	Graduation Rates	Population	Student Faculty Ratio
Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND	93%	34%	1,386	1:10 (10.00 %)
Minot State University Minot, ND	57%	43%	3,412	1:12 (8.33 %)
University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND	65%	50%	1,137	1:13 (7.69 %)
North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND	-	50%	3,003	1:11 (9.09 %)
University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND	82%	55%	14,648	1:21 (4.76 %)
Valley City State University Valley City, ND	86%	35%	1,452	1:11 (9.09 %)

2017 Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimated Costs

Next table list 2016-2017 tuition & fees and compares the costs between 6 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in North Dakota State. The 2016-2017 costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for year 2017-2018 are calculated and estimated based on each school's previous tuition change rates. See school's tuition page for detail description.

UndergraduateGraduate Living Costs

Table. 2017 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Tuition & Fees		2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
Dickinson State University	$6,348	$8,918	$6,348	$8,918
Minot State University	$6,557	$6,557	$6,557	$6,557
University of Jamestown	$20,480		$20,480
North Dakota State College of Science	$4,697	$12,059	$4,697	$12,059
University of North Dakota	$8,137	$19,291	$8,137	$19,291
Valley City State University	$7,196	$16,017	$7,196	$16,017
Average	$6,587	$13,887	$6,587	$13,887

Table. 2017 Graduate School Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Tuition & Fees		2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
Dickinson State University	-	-	-	-
Minot State University	$8,240	$8,240	$8,240	$8,240
University of Jamestown	$21,410		$21,410
North Dakota State College of Science	-	-	-	-
University of North Dakota	$8,643	$20,642	$8,643	$20,642
Valley City State University	$6,705	$6,705	$6,705	$6,705
Average	$7,862	$14,249	$7,862	$14,249

Table. 2017 Living Costs Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Living Costs		2018 Estimated Living Costs
	On-Campus	Off-campus	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Dickinson State University	$9,959	$9,959	$9,959	$9,959
Minot State University	$9,664	$11,764	$9,664	$11,764
University of Jamestown	$10,266	$10,266	$10,266	$10,266
North Dakota State College of Science	$9,698	$9,698	$9,698	$9,698
University of North Dakota	$11,278	$11,278	$11,278	$11,278
Valley City State University	$9,810	$9,810	$9,810	$9,810
Average	$10,112	$10,462	$10,112	$10,462

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