Below you will find an estimated educational cost for a selection of programs offered through NDSCS. Customized cost estimates are available upon request. Click the button below to submit your request.

 Customized Cost Estimate

Tuition is charged per credit, based on a student's residency and class location.

Residency Types¹

ND Resident: Students that have graduated from a ND high school, or have been a legal resident of ND for the 12 months prior to the first term of enrollment, or other approved groups as outlined in ND Century Code 15-10-19.1.
MN Reciprocity: Students that have graduated from a MN high school within the 12 month period prior to the first semester of enrollment at NDSCS, or have submitted the MN Reciprocity Application & have been approved.
US Resident: Students that are U.S. citizens & have not been approved for a ND Resident or MN Reciprocity rate; students from Manitoba & Saskatchewan.
International: students that are citizens of another country (excluding the Canadian provinces of Manitoba & Saskatchewan) and have not been approved for a ND Resident, MN Reciprocity or U.S. Resident rate.
High School Subsidized / Unsubsidized (For Dual Credit Classes Only): Students that are enrolled in Dual Credit classes between NDSCS and their High School; how and where the classes are taught will determine a subsidized or unsubsidized rate. 

Class Locations

Wahpeton, Fargo, Online and Dual Credit

Tuition & Fee Estimates : Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

Scroll down for Summer 2025 rates

Per-Credit Fees² : Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

Based on class location; help to support such things as classroom technology, job placement, on-campus student activities, University System software, etc. ConnectND, NDSA, Student and Technology fees cap at 12 credits per semester. Online Access Fee does not cap.

• Wahpeton classes: Fall 2024/Spring 2025 - ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04, Student $23.05, Technology $12.16
• Fargo classes: Fall 2024/Spring 2025 - ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04, Student $9.28, Technology $12.16
• Online classes: Fall 2024/Spring 2025 - ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04, Student $2.00, Technology $12.16, Online Access $38.00
• Dual Credit classes: Fall 2024 - ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04

Instructional Fees: Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

Instructional Fees are charged per-credit, and will be calculated based on the prefixes of the classes the student is enrolled in. Each credit will have 1 of the 10 Instructional Fees.

Tuition & Fee Estimates : Summer 2025

Per-Credit Fees² : Summer 2025

Based on class location; help to support such things as classroom technology, job placement, on-campus student activities, University System software, etc. ConnectND, NDSA, Student and Technology fees cap at 12 credits per semester. Online Access Fee does not cap.

• Wahpeton classes: Summer 2025 - ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04, Student $9.98, Technology $12.16
• Fargo classes: Summer 2025 - ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04, Student $2.00, Technology $12.16
• Online classes: Summer 2025 - ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04, Student $2.00, Technology $12.16, Online Access $38.00
• Dual Credit classes: Summer 2025 - ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04

Instructional Fees: Summer 2025

Instructional Fees are charged per-credit, and will be calculated based on the prefixes of the classes the student is enrolled in. Each credit will have 1 of the 10 Instructional Fees.

Visit Residential Life and Dining Services for more details.
 

Housing and Dining Rates per Semester: Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 

  ~ Residence Hall & Apartment Rates per Semester

*Single and private rooms are available on a limited basis.

  ~ 2024-2025 Dining Plans per Semester

*Includes $50 in Dining Dollars for use in the Wildcat Express or Wildcat Dining Room.

Housing and Dining Rates: Summer 2025 

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Summer 2025 Dining Rates

Completing Residency Application

1. Login to Campus Connection
2. Select eForms
3. Select Resident Student Status Form
4. Complete the form and attach required documentation
5. Click Submit
6. Check your student email and watch Campus Connection for communication regarding your application

Student Residency Types

North Dakota Resident

Residency for tuition purposes will be determined by using the definitions set forth in NDCC section 15-10-19.1.  Review the Resident Tuition Law and Guidelines on the State Board of Higher Education website under North Dakota University System Procedures.

• Dependent child whose parent has been a legal resident of North Dakota for 12 months or greater from the start of the term you are applying
• 18 years of age and have lived in North Dakota for 12 months or greater from the start of the term you are applying
• Graduated from a North Dakota High School
• Benefitted employee of the North Dakota University System or a spouse/dependent thereof
• Married to a person who is a resident for tuition purposes
• Legal resident of the state for at least three consecutive years within six years prior to the beginning of the academic term you are applying

North Dakota Military - Veteran

You may qualify for North Dakota Resident/Military-Veteran, even if you are not a resident of North Dakota, if you are one of the following:

• Veteran as defined in North Dakota Century Code section 37-01-40
• Active Duty member of the Armed Forces
• Member of the National Guard
• Member of the Armed Forces Reserve Component
• Military Veteran
• Spouse or Dependent of a full-time active duty member of the armed forces, member of the National Guard, or member of the Armed Forces Reserve Component
• Spouse or Dependent of a Veteran as defined in section 37-01-40, including a veteran who is eligible to transfer entitlement under the Post 9-11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008

Questions

Contact Office of Admission
Haverty Hall 101
701-671-2225
ndscs.admissions@ndscs.edu

Minnesota Reciprocity Application

Effective Fall 2025, all incoming first year students from Minnesota will need to apply for reciprocity with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Submit the online application to ensure you receive the correct tuition rate. 

Residents of Minnesota and their dependents may attend North Dakota State College of Science and pay a special tuition rate that is lower than the MSEP rate. To qualify, students would need to apply through the MN Office of Higher Education. The online reciprocity application is the easiest way to apply for reciprocity benefits.

Please Note

• A student who was enrolled, received reciprocity, and earned credits during any term of the academic year will automatically have benefits renewed for the following academic year at the same institution.
• Any student who is enrolling and has taken a break in semesters or is a transfer student, must complete a new reciprocity participation application.
• Students who previously participated in the reciprocity program and have had a break in enrollment at NDSCS of one year or more, must re-apply for reciprocity. 

Questions

Contact Office of Admission
Haverty Hall 101
701-671-2225
ndscs.admissions@ndscs.edu