Paying for NSU
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$11,947 ($8,845)
Graduate Tuition & Fees
$11,936 ($6,736)
On-campus Living Costs
$13,300
Off-campus Living Costs
$13,300
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$398 ($295)
Graduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$663 ($374)
The 2024 tuition & fees of Northern State University are $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, the tuition & fees are $6,736 for South Dakota residents and $11,936 for out-of-state students.
Compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota, both undergraduate and graduate tuition & fees are average.
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Black Hills State University and Mount Marty University, tuition & fees of Northern State University is inexpensive where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $22,600.
The average living cost of the school is $13,300 when a student lives in on-campus housing. When a student lives off-campus, the average living cost is $13,300.
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the NSU's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2024 Tuition & fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern State University are $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees stay same as last year.
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees are $6,736 for South Dakota residents and $11,936 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition & fees stay same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2020 | $8,750 | $11,821 | $6,665 | $11,814 |
| 2021 | $8,750 | $11,821 | $6,665 | $11,814 |
| 2022 | $8,845 | $11,947 | $6,736 | $11,936 |
| 2023 | $8,845 | $11,947 | $6,736 | $11,936 |
| 2024 | $8,845 | $11,947 | $6,736 | $11,936 |
Living Costs
The 2024 average on-campus living costs is $13,300 including room & board and other living expenses (a student lives in on-campus housing such as dormitory and school-owned apartment). For students living in off-campus housing, the average living cost is $13,300.
The living cost at the school has decreased by 0.97% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | |
| 2020 | $8,925 | $4,200 | $8,925 | $4,200 |
| 2021 | $8,925 | $4,200 | $8,925 | $4,200 |
| 2022 | $9,150 | $4,300 | $9,150 | $4,300 |
| 2023 | $9,150 | $4,600 | $9,150 | $4,600 |
| 2024 | $10,300 | $3,000 | $10,300 | $3,000 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,200 at Northern State University. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,200 |
| 2021 | $1,200 |
| 2022 | $1,200 |
| 2023 | $1,200 |
| 2024 | $1,200 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Northern State University is $295 for South Dakota residents and $398 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The 2024 graduate tuition per credit hour is $374 for South Dakota residents and $663 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2020 | $292 | $394 | $370 | $656 |
| 2021 | $292 | $394 | $370 | $656 |
| 2022 | $295 | $398 | $374 | $663 |
| 2023 | $295 | $398 | $374 | $663 |
| 2024 | $295 | $398 | $374 | $663 |