Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Minot State University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$9K
+
Room
$9K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$19,339
$9K+$9K+$1,000=$19,339
Your Family Income
Sticker
$19,339
−
Your Aid
$7,980
=
Net Price
$11,359
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Minot State University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$19,339
Tuition and Fees
$8,702
Room and Board
$8,534
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$6,636
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$12,703
Minot State University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$9,492
$30–48k
$10,388
$48–75k
$11,359
$75–110k
$13,674
$110k+
$15,632
Understanding Your Aid Package
Minot State University has a sticker price of $19,339 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $19,339/year
Average aid: $6,636 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$11,359/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$9,492/year
24% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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24%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
35%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$19,609
Range (25th–75th)$5,400 – $21,200
Median Parent PLUS Loans$14,550
Debt Manageability
0.35x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,759
Earnings Growth
+12%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-8,136
26th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$34,033
25th %ile
$71,413
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Minot State University Cost & Financial Aid
Minot State University's published tuition is $19,339 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $11,359—a difference of $7,980.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,492 at Minot State University. 24% of students receive Pell Grants.
Minot State University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Minot graduates is $19,609, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $208 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $15,632 at Minot—still $3,707 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
