Cheapest Social Sciences Colleges in North Dakota

Minot State University delivers the lowest net price for social sciences programs at $12,514, creating a $6,484 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options in North Dakota. Five of the seven schools maintain graduation rates below 50%, while North Dakota State University breaks from this pattern with a 63.7% rate. Social sciences graduates find opportunities in the state's expanding healthcare administration sector, where population growth drives demand for human services coordination and policy analysis roles.

Programs

$12,514 – $18,998

Net Price Range

53.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Social Sciences, General 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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the large graduation rate differences between North Dakota schools?

Smaller regional universities like Mayville State (40.3%) and Dickinson State (43.4%) struggle with retention compared to research institutions. North Dakota State University achieves 63.7% graduation rates through larger program offerings and student support systems.

How do acceptance rates affect program competitiveness in North Dakota?

Most schools accept 70% to 95% of applicants, with North Dakota State University at 95.68% despite having stronger graduation outcomes. Only Mayville State shows selectivity at 71.23%, though this correlates with their lowest graduation rate.

Does choosing a private university provide better value for social sciences students?

University of Mary costs $18,568 net price but delivers 68.2% graduation rates, the highest among all options. This $6,054 premium over Minot State may justify the investment through improved completion odds and career preparation.

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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.