Cheapest Chemistry Colleges in North Dakota

Chemistry students can earn degrees for under $13,000 annually at several North Dakota universities, with Minot State offering the lowest net price at $12,514. The state's growing energy sector, including oil refineries and biofuel production, creates solid career prospects for chemistry graduates. While public universities dominate the affordable options, the University of Mary stands out as the sole private school maintaining competitive costs at $18,568.

Programs

$12,514 – $20,318

Net Price Range

52.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Chemistry Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Minot State University Minot, North Dakota	$12,514	$8,634	47.8%	93.2%
2	Valley City State University Valley City, North Dakota	$13,613	$8,514	48.1%	83.5%
3	Mayville State University Mayville, North Dakota	$14,454	$7,935	40.3%	71.2%
4	Dickinson State University Dickinson, North Dakota	$15,270	$9,118	43.4%	72.0%
5	North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, North Dakota	$16,334	$10,857	63.7%	95.7%
6	University of Mary Bismarck, North Dakota	$18,568	$21,468	68.2%	81.4%
7	University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota	$18,998	$10,951	63.3%	83.3%
8	University of Jamestown Jamestown, North Dakota	$20,318	$24,820	44.0%	92.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Minot State University the most affordable option for chemistry students?

Minot State University offers the lowest net price at $12,514, with in-state tuition of just $8,634. The university maintains a 93.17% acceptance rate, making it accessible to most applicants seeking affordable chemistry education.

How do graduation rates compare among North Dakota's affordable chemistry programs?

North Dakota State University leads with a 63.70% graduation rate despite charging $16,334 net price. In contrast, the three most affordable schools,Minot State, Valley City State, and Mayville State,show graduation rates between 40-48%.

Does the ND Academic Scholarship significantly reduce chemistry program costs?

The ND Academic Scholarship covers full tuition for qualifying students, which could eliminate the $7,935-$10,951 in-state tuition costs across public universities. This makes already affordable programs essentially free for high-achieving students.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.