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$4,010Tuition
226Students
24%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$28,488Earnings
#17 in North DakotaPublic4-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,010
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,010
Average Net Price
$3,455
Students Receiving Financial Aid
68.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$5,850
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,820
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,060
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
68.8%

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 $3,351
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,802
$48,001 – $75,000 $3,580
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,566

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Cost Overview

Families typically pay $3,455 per year after aid at Sitting Bull College. Low-income students (under $30K) pay just $3,351 annually, while middle-income families ($30-48K) get the best deal at $2,802 per year. Higher earners see costs jump to $9,566 for families making $75-110K. Over four years, most students spend under $14,000 total.

The college serves the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe with identical in-state and out-of-state tuition at $4,010. Nearly 69% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the economic challenges on the reservation. With graduates earning a median $28,488 after ten years, the low debt burden keeps education accessible. Room and board adds $5,850 for the 51 on-campus housing spots.

Middle-income families from tribal communities get the strongest value here, paying less than $12,000 over four years while gaining culturally relevant education and strong community connections.

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