Colleges in North Dakota
All 20 degree-granting colleges in North Dakota, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in North Dakota is $21,718 per year — about $86,872 over a four-year degree.
All 20 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turtle Mountain Community CollegePrivateBelcourt · Less than 2-year | $2,482 | $2,482 | Private nonprofit |
| 2 | Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegePublicNew Town · Less than 2-year | $3,870 | $3,870 | Public |
| 3 | Cankdeska Cikana Community CollegePublicFort Totten · 2-year | $3,950 | $3,950 | Public |
| 4 | Sitting Bull CollegePublicFort Yates · Less than 2-year | $4,010 | $4,010 | Public |
| 5 | United Tribes Technical CollegePrivateBismarck · Less than 2-year | $4,252 | $4,252 | Private nonprofit |
| 6 | Bismarck State CollegePublicBismarck · Less than 2-year | $5,143 | $5,143 | Public |
| 7 | Dakota College at BottineauPublicBottineau · 2-year | $5,347 | $5,347 | Public |
| 8 | Lake Region State CollegePublicDevils Lake · 2-year | $5,435 | $5,435 | Public |
| 9 | Williston State CollegePublicWilliston · 2-year | $5,768 | $5,768 | Public |
| 10 | North Dakota State College of SciencePublicWahpeton · 2-year | $5,880 | $5,880 | Public |
| 11 | Mayville State UniversityPublicMayville · Less than 2-year | $7,873 | $7,873 | Public |
| 12 | Valley City State UniversityPublicValley City · Less than 2-year | $8,458 | $8,458 | Public |
| 13 | Minot State UniversityPublicMinot · Less than 2-year | $8,508 | $8,508 | Public |
| 14 | Dickinson State UniversityPublicDickinson · Less than 2-year | $9,118 | $9,118 | Public |
| 15 | North Dakota State University-Main CampusPublicFargo · Less than 2-year | $10,792 | $10,792 | Public |
| 16 | University of North DakotaPublicGrand Forks · Less than 2-year | $10,951 | $10,951 | Public |
| 17 | Rasmussen University-North DakotaFor-profitFargo · Less than 2-year | $12,285 | $12,285 | Private for-profit |
| 18 | Trinity Bible College and Graduate SchoolPrivateEllendale · Less than 2-year | $18,216 | $18,216 | Private nonprofit |
| 19 | University of MaryPrivateBismarck · Less than 2-year | $20,900 | $20,900 | Private nonprofit |
| 20 | University of JamestownPrivateJamestown · Less than 2-year | $24,200 | $24,200 | Private nonprofit |
Questions
What is the cheapest college in North Dakota?
Turtle Mountain Community College in Belcourt, at $2,482 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College ($3,870), Cankdeska Cikana Community College ($3,950), Sitting Bull College ($4,010).
How much does college cost in North Dakota?
The median published in-state tuition is $7,873 per year across 20 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in North Dakota to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.