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93.2%Acceptance
$8,634Tuition
2,072Students
48%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$51,759Earnings
#14 in North DakotaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,634
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,634
Average Net Price
$12,514
Students Receiving Financial Aid
24.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,058
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,058
Books & Supplies
$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,792
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,609
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$208/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
71.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
37.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
24.1%

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 $8,840
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,874
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,464
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,885
$110,001+ $15,562

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Cost Overview

Families at Minot State pay far less than the $17,792 sticker price suggests. Low-income students (under $30,000) pay just $8,840 per year, while even high earners pay only $15,562. Over four years, costs range from about $35,000 to $62,000 total. The school charges the same $8,634 tuition whether you're from North Dakota or California, which makes it unusually affordable for out-of-state students compared to most public universities.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,609, translating to monthly payments around $208. With median earnings hitting $51,759 ten years after graduation, most can handle this debt load comfortably. Only 37% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the costs without heavy borrowing. The best deal goes to out-of-state students seeking an affordable four-year degree and low-income students who qualify for the rock-bottom net price.

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