Cheapest History Colleges in North Dakota

Minot State University delivers North Dakota's most affordable History education at just $12,514 net cost, nearly $8,000 less than the University of Jamestown. This price gap reflects the state's strong public university system, where in-state tuition averages under $10,000. History graduates entering North Dakota's government sector and cultural institutions benefit from the state's 2.4% unemployment rate and growing heritage tourism industry tied to oil boom documentation and Native American cultural preservation.

Programs

$12,514 – $20,318

Net Price Range

$36,848

Avg. Program Earnings

54.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 History 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	Dickinson State University Dickinson, North Dakota	$15,270	$9,118	43.4%	72.0%
4	North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, North Dakota	$16,334	$10,857	63.7%	95.7%
5	University of Mary Bismarck, North Dakota	$18,568	$21,468	68.2%	81.4%
6	University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota	$18,998	$10,951	63.3%	83.3%
7	University of Jamestown Jamestown, North Dakota	$20,318	$24,820	44.0%	92.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $7,804 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive History programs?

Public universities like Minot State ($12,514) and Valley City State ($13,613) benefit from state funding that keeps costs low. Private institutions such as University of Jamestown ($20,318) rely on tuition revenue, creating significant price gaps despite North Dakota's generally affordable education market.

How do graduation rates compare across North Dakota's most affordable History programs?

The University of Mary leads with a 68.2% graduation rate despite higher costs, while the three most affordable options show rates between 43.4% and 48.1%. North Dakota State balances strong outcomes at 63.7% with moderate costs at $16,334 net price.

Does the ND Academic Scholarship significantly impact History program costs?

High-achieving students can receive full tuition coverage through this merit-based program, making even the most expensive in-state option cost just room and board. The scholarship particularly benefits students at larger universities like North Dakota State ($10,857 in-state tuition) and University of North Dakota ($10,951).

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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.