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$4,938Tuition
686Students
40%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,017Earnings
#10 in North DakotaPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,938
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,938
Average Net Price
$7,164
Students Receiving Financial Aid
20.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,581
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,164
Books & Supplies
$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,619
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,099
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$107/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
62.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
15.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
20.4%

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 $4,393
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,557
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,367
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,433
$110,001+ $12,224

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,393 annually at Williston State College, while those making over $110,000 pay $12,224. The college serves North Dakota's oil boom region with practical workforce training. Most students complete their programs in two years for a total cost between $8,786 and $24,448.

Graduates typically earn $41,247 in their first year after completing programs. Students who borrow money graduate with a median debt of $10,099, creating monthly payments of just $107. That payment represents less than 3% of typical graduate earnings. The college maintains a 97.2% employment rate for graduates entering the Bakken region's energy sector.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here. Net prices drop to $3,557 for families earning $30,000 to $48,000 annually. Only 15.28% of students need federal loans to complete their education at this affordable workforce development center.

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