Ranked: The Most Expensive Colleges in North Dakota for 2024

School is back in session. The cost of school supplies and textbooks continues to rise each year—it's outrageous!

If you are curious or planning to attend a North Dakota college soon, you might find this information helpful.

College Tuition Compare ranked several North Dakota colleges by tuition costs. Naturally, I'm sure you're dying to know which North Dakota school is the most expensive to attend.

Let's go down the list, starting with the least expensive schools in the state.

Least Expensive To Most

We will be going off of two lists for this data.

College Tuition Compare looked at the average tuition and fees for each school and found a 1.63 increase from last year.

12. According to College Simply, the least expensive college in North Dakota is none other than Turtle Mountain Community College.

The source says the school is one of the most affordable in the state with its in-state tuition being approximately $2,482.

11. Sitting Bull College in Fort Yates comes in as the second least expensive school, with in-state tuition being $4,010.

10. Bismarck State College is the third least expensive college. In-state tuition comes to roughly $5,143.

9. Mayville State University

In-state Tuition: $7,873

8. Valley City State University

In-State Tuition: $8,458

7. Minot State University

In-State Tuition: $8,634

6. Dickinson State University

In-State Tuition: $9,118

5. University of North Dakota

In-State Tuition: $15,570

4. North Dakota State University-Main Campus

In-State Tuition: $15,511

Most Expensive Schools In North Dakota

We're down to the final three on the list. These are the priciest schools in our state.

3. Trinity Bible College

In-State Tuition: $18,216

2. University of Mary

In-State Tuition: $21,468

.... The number one most expensive school in North Dakota...drumroll please

1. Jamestown College

In-State Tuition: $24,820

There you have it! Now you know which school might be easiest for you to afford. In any case, don't let this info deter you from going to any one college; there are tons of assistance programs and scholarships you can apply for to get to the college of your dreams.