Costs & Estimates
Costs at NDSCS: Know Before You Owe
Attending college is an investment in your future — that’s why NDSCS keeps tuition and other college expenses as affordable as possible. It is important to know what college will cost, how to pay for it and what steps to take in order to receive financial aid.
NDSCS operates on the semester system. This means that students will pay major expenses at the beginning of each semester – September, January and June.
This form is fillable while on a laptop or while on a mobile device with a fillable PDF app installed.
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.
| Academic Program | Cost by Location |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Agriculture: Meat Processing | Fargo (PDF) |
| Architectural Modeling & Design Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Automotive Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology | Fargo (PDF) |
| Building Construction Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Business Management | Wahpeton (PDF) | Fargo (PDF) | Online (PDF) |
| Carpentry | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Civil Design Technician | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Collision Engineering Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Commercial Construction Certificate | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Computer Science | Wahpeton (PDF) | Fargo (PDF) | Online (PDF) |
| Construction Management Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Culinary Arts | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Dental Assisting | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Dental Hygiene | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Diesel Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Electrical Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Emergency Medical Services | Fargo (PDF) | Online (PDF) |
| Health Information: Health Information Technician | Online (PDF) |
| HVAC/R Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| John Deere Tech | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Liberal Arts | Wahpeton (PDF) | Fargo (PDF) | Online (PDF) |
| Mechanical Systems | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Nursing: Practical Nursing | Wahpeton (PDF) | Fargo (PDF) |
| Nursing: Registered Nursing | Wahpeton (PDF) | Fargo (PDF) |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Pathway Program | Fargo (living at home) (PDF) | Fargo (living at NDSU) (PDF) |
| Pharmacy Technician | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Plumbing | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Powersports Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Precision Machining Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Robotics Automation & Mechatronics Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Wahpeton (PDF) |
| Welding Technology | Wahpeton (PDF) | Fargo (PDF) |
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 : Summer 2025
Wahpeton Classes
| Residency1 | Tuition | + | Per-Credit2 Fees | = | Per-Credit Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Resident | $156.11 | + | $27.68 | = | $183.79 |
| MN Reciprocity | $174.84 | + | $27.68 | = | $202.52 |
| U.S. Resident | $187.33 | + | $27.68 | = | $215.01 |
| International | $273.19 | + | $27.68 | = | $300.87 |
Fargo Classes
| Residency1 | Tuition | + | Per-Credit2 Fees | = | Per-Credit Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Resident | $156.11 | + | $19.70 | = | $175.81 |
| MN Reciprocity | $174.84 | + | $19.70 | = | $194.54 |
| U.S. Resident | $187.33 | + | $19.70 | = | $207.03 |
| International | $273.19 | + | $19.70 | = | $292.89 |
Online Classes
| Residency1 | Tuition | + | Per-Credit2 Fees | = | Per-Credit Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Resident | $156.11 | + | $57.70 | = | $213.81 |
| MN Reciprocity | $174.84 | + | $57.70 | = | $232.54 |
| U.S. Resident | $187.33 | + | $57.70 | = | $245.03 |
| International | $273.19 | + | $57.70 | = | $330.89 |
Dual Credit
Classes Taught in High School
| Residency1 | Tuition | + | Per-Credit2 Fees | = | Per-Credit Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.S. Subsidized | $83.89 | + | $5.54 | = | $89.43 |
| H.S. Unsubsidized | $148.42 | + | $5.54 | = | $153.96 |
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.
| Class Prefix | Fee Code | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC, NUTR, THEA | #1 | $12/cr |
| BIOL, CHEM, HPER, MICR, PHYS, RELS | #2 | $17/cr |
| ASC, CJ, COMM, ECON, ENGL, FIRE, FYE, HIST, HUM, MATH, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, SOC | #3 | $6/cr |
| AGEC, AGRI, ANSC, PAG, PLSC, SOIL | #4 | $11/cr |
| ACCT, ARCT, BADM, BCT, BUSN, CAD, CMT, TECH | #5 | $15/cr |
| CIS, CSCI, ICT | #6 | $19/cr |
| ABOD, AUTO, CIH, CT, CTE, DCAT, DTEC, ECAL, ELEC, JDAT, KMTS, PST | #7 | $29/cr |
| —— | #8 | NA |
| AST, BAKE, BANQ, BEVM, BOTE, BREW, CA, CULA, CULM, ENGR, FRTR, HITT, ITAL, MATL, MFGT, MSYS, OTA, PLMB, PRMT, RAMT, REFG, UAS, WELD, WINE | #9 | $40/cr |
| AH, DAST, DENT, DHYG, EMS, NURS, PHRM | #10 | $95/cr |
Tuition & Fee Estimates : Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
Wahpeton Classes
| Residency1 | Tuition | + | Per-Credit Fees2 | = | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Resident | $162.34 | + | $42.43 | = | $204.77 |
| MN Reciprocity | $181.82 | + | $42.43 | = | $224.25 |
| U.S. Resident | $194.81 | + | $42.43 | = | $237.24 |
| International | $284.10 | + | $42.43 | = | $326.53 |
Fargo Classes
| Residency1 | Tuition | + | Per-Credit Fees2 | = | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Resident | 162.34 | + | 27.48 | = | 189.82 |
| MN Reciprocity | 181.82 | + | 27.48 | = | 209.30 |
| U.S. Resident | 194.81 | + | 27.48 | = | 222.29 |
| International | 284.10 | + | 27.48 | = | 311.58 |
Online Classes
| Residency1 | Tuition | + | Per-Credit Fees2 | = | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Resident | $162.34 | + | $58.20 | = | $220.54 |
| MN Reciprocity | $181.82 | + | $58.20 | = | $240.02 |
| U.S. Resident | $194.81 | + | $58.20 | = | $253.01 |
| International | $284.10 | + | $58.20 | = | $342.30 |
Dual Credit
Classes Taught in High School
| Residency1 | Tuition | + | Per-Credit Fees2 | = | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.S. Subsidized | $87.24 | + | $5.54 | = | $92.78 |
| H.S. Unsubsidized | $154.36 | + | $5.54 | = | $159.90 |
Per-Credit Fees2 : Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
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 2025/Spring 2026 – ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04, Student $24.23, Technology $12.66
- Fargo classes: Fall 2025/Spring 2026 – ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04, Student $9.28, Technology $12.66
- Online classes: Fall 2025/Spring 2026 – ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04, Student $2.00, Technology $12.66, Online Access $38.00
- Dual Credit classes: Fall 2025/Spring 2026 – ConnectND $5.50, NDSA $0.04
Instructional Fees: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
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.
| Class Prefix | Fee Code | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ASC, CJ, COMM, CTE, ECON, ENGL, FIRE, FYE, HIST, HUM, MATH, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, SOC, SWK | #1 | $5/cr |
| AGEC, AGRI, ANSC, PAG, PLSC, SOIL | #2 | $10/cr |
| ACCT, BADM, BCT, BUSN, CAD, CMT, MUSC, NUTR, TECH, THEA | #3 | $15/cr |
| ARCT, BIOL, CHEM, CIS, CSCI, HPER, ICT, MICR, PHYS, RELS | #4 | $20/cr |
| ABOD, AUTO, CET, CIH, CT, DCAT, DTEC, ECAL, ELEC, JDAT, KMTS, PST | #5 | $30/cr |
| AST, BOTE, ENGR, HIT, MATL, MFGT, MSYS, PRMT, RAMT, REFG, WELD | #6 | $45/cr |
| BAKE, BANQ, BEVM, BREW, CA, CULA, CULM, FTRC, ITLY, PLMB, WINE | #7 | $60/cr |
| ——- | #8 | $70/cr |
| UAS | #9 | $80/cr |
| AH, AIR, DAST, DENT, DHYG, EMS, GEN, NURS, OTA, PHRM, POW | #10 | $95/cr |
Visit Residential Life and Dining Services for more details.
Housing and Dining Rates per Semester: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
Residence Hall Rates per Semester
| Residence Hall | Double | Single* |
|---|---|---|
| Robertson, Walton & Schulz | $1,715 | $2,515 |
| Nordgaard, Forkner & Riley | $2,130 | $2,930 |
*All rates for the 2025–26 academic year/semester. Single rooms are available on a limited basis.
Apartments & Family Housing Rates per Semester
| Apartment Complex | Double | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest & Southeast Apartments | $1,610 | $3,220 |
| College Townhomes | $1,950 | $3,900 |
2025-2026 Dining Plans per Semester
| Dining Plan | # of Meals per Week on Average | Cost per Semester | # of Guest/Parent Meals per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 19 | $2,590 | 10 |
| 225 | 14 | $2,255 | 10 |
| 160 | 10 | $1,815 | 10 |
| 80 | 5 | $985 | 5 |
*All rates for the 2025–26 academic year.
**All NDSCS dining plans are block plans. The total number of meals provided by the plan is for use during one semester only. Meals not utilized are forfeited and do not roll over to the next semester.
Housing and Dining Rates: Summer 2025
| Summer 2025 Dining Rates | |
|---|---|
| 40 Summer Dining Plan | $400 |
| 80 Summer Dining Plan | $770 |
Completing Residency Application
- Login to Campus Connection
- Select eForms
- Select Resident Student Status Form
- Complete the form and attach required documentation
- Click Submit
- 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 (PDF)
- 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 (PDF), 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
- 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.
- 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.
Questions?
Contact Office of Admission
Haverty Hall 101
701-671-2225
ndscs.admissions@ndscs.edu