University of North Dakota's published cost of attendance is $25,605, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $13,126; middle-income families pay around $15,206; higher-income families pay approximately $20,730.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,605 |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,570 |
| Room and Board | $11,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,054 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,551 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,126 |
| $30–48k | $12,251 |
| $48–75k | $15,206 |
| $75–110k | $18,981 |
| $110k+ | $20,730 |
University of North Dakota's published cost of attendance is $25,605, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $13,126; middle-income families pay around $15,206; higher-income families pay approximately $20,730. Azimuth ranks University of North Dakota #496 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of North Dakota participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university's aid structure prioritizes closing the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The relatively modest gap between published cost and net price across income bands reflects University of North Dakota's public-tuition structure and aid-distribution approach. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,057, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,269; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $69,563, median federal debt of $22,057 projects to a monthly payment of about $249 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $69,563, placing University of North Dakota in the 72.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,026 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of North Dakota in the 49.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of North Dakota #359 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of North Dakota also sits in the 86.6 percentile for median low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the four-year horizon, with low-income graduates earning $62,200. The earnings pattern at University of North Dakota is anchored by its dominant concentration in Transportation, a field that channels graduates into specialized, high-demand roles with strong early-career pay. Air Transportation stands out as the program combining the broadest graduate cohort with strong earnings, making it the key driver of the institution's aggregate return story. Among the top programs by scale and earnings, Air Transportation program graduates 298 students with median earnings of $104,472 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #1 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Nursing and Psychology, General round out the upper tier, with graduates earning median earnings of $79,624 and $55,333 respectively four years after enrollment — both above the $56,249 median at comparable institutions. The program mix spans Business (14% of graduates), Engineering (11%), and Education (5%), a distribution that reflects University of North Dakota's blend of applied professional fields and technical disciplines — and helps explain why its graduates consistently outpace the earnings baseline for ND workers without a four-year degree ($35,041).
