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$5,347Tuition
417Students
53%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$40,576Earnings
#5 in North DakotaPublic2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,347
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,613
Average Net Price
$12,515
Students Receiving Financial Aid
12.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,970
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,970
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,317
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,507
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$111/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
55.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
16.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
12.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $9,245
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,062
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,175
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,745
$110,001+ $15,796

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $15,317 total cost at Dakota College at Bottineau. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,245 after aid, while those from families making $30,000-$48,000 pay even less at $8,062. Middle-income families ($48,000-$75,000) see costs jump to $14,175, and higher earners pay close to the full price.

Since this is a two-year program, total costs run $16,000-$31,000 depending on family income. The typical graduate leaves with $10,507 in debt, which means monthly payments of about $111. That's manageable when you consider graduates earn a median of $40,576 after six years. Only 16.76% of students take federal loans, suggesting many can afford it without borrowing heavily.

Lower-income students get the best deal here, paying less than half the sticker price and keeping debt low for a rural North Dakota community college.

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