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 .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of North Dakota 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 the institution 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. Program outcomes vary by major. Air Transportation reports 298 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $104,472, ranked #1 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 123 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $79,624, ranked #268 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 117 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,333, ranked #108 nationally in its major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 101 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $71,538, ranked #13 nationally in its major.
