Cheapest Political Science and Government Colleges in North Dakota

North Dakota's political science programs show a stark $5,048 divide between the cheapest public option at Dickinson State ($15,270) and most expensive private choice. The state's energy boom and agriculture sector create unique opportunities for government relations specialists, though earnings data reveals graduates averaging just $25,194 to $28,598 early in their careers. Public universities dominate affordability with net costs under $19,000, while acceptance rates above 70% make admission accessible across all five programs.

Programs

$15,270 – $20,318

Net Price Range

$26,896

Avg. Program Earnings

56.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Political Science and Government Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Dickinson State University Dickinson, North Dakota	$15,270	$9,118	43.4%	72.0%
2	North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, North Dakota	$16,334	$10,857	63.7%	95.7%
3	University of Mary Bismarck, North Dakota	$18,568	$21,468	68.2%	81.4%
4	University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota	$18,998	$10,951	63.3%	83.3%
5	University of Jamestown Jamestown, North Dakota	$20,318	$24,820	44.0%	92.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between North Dakota's cheapest and most expensive political science programs?

Dickinson State University costs $15,270 annually while University of Jamestown reaches $20,318, creating a $5,048 gap primarily driven by public versus private funding models. Public institutions like Dickinson State and NDSU benefit from state subsidies that keep net costs below $17,000, while private schools rely more heavily on tuition revenue.

How do graduation rates vary among North Dakota's affordable political science programs?

University of Mary leads with a 68.2% graduation rate despite being the second-most expensive option at $18,568. In contrast, the cheapest program at Dickinson State graduates only 43.4% of students, while NDSU and UND maintain solid 63-64% rates at moderate costs.

Does North Dakota State University offer the best value for political science students?

NDSU combines a reasonable $16,334 net cost with the highest reported earnings at $28,598 for graduates. The university also maintains a 63.7% graduation rate and accepts 95.68% of applicants, making it accessible while delivering strong career outcomes in North Dakota's government and energy sectors.

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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.