TUITION AND FEES 2014-2015 Estimated Average Costs NDSCS is on the semester system. This means the student will pay major expenses at the beginning of each semester – September, January and June. • North Dakota resident, $147.09 per credit • Minnesota resident with reciprocity, $161.46 per credit • South Dakota, Montana, Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents, $177.03 per credit • MSEP3 or WUE2 resident, $206.96 per credit • Other Non-Residents and Other Canadian Providences, $347.05 per credit • Online and other distance education students, $190.00 per credit • NDSCS-Fargo students, $190.00 per credit The following information highlights estimated on-campus direct costs. For current tuition, fees, housing and dining plan costs, please contact Business Affairs or check the NDSCS website at www.ndscs.edu.
On-Campus with Meal Plan Residents of all states and countries will be charged in-state tuition if living on-campus with meal plan of 160 meals or greater Residency
Tuition/ Fees*
Room/ Board**
Books/ Supplies
Personal***
TOTAL
All States/ Countries
$4,438
$5,526
$1,000
$3,336
$14,300
Off-Campus or On-Campus without Meal Plan Border States/ Provinces
MN with Reciprocity
1
WUE & 3 MSEP States
Other States and Countries
2
Residency
North Dakota
Tuition/Fees*
$4,438
$5,410
$4,912
$6,346
$10,850
Room/Board**
$5,526
$5,526
$5,526
$5,526
$5,526
Books/Supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Personal***
$3,336
$3,334
$3,332
$3,338
$3,334
TOTAL
$14,300
$15,270
$14,770
$16,210
$20,710
At Home (living with parents) Residency
North Dakota
South Dakota
MN with Reciprocity
3
Tuition/Fees*
$4,438
$5,410
$4,912
$6,347
Room/Board
$2,762
$2,762
$2,762
$2,762
Books/Supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Personal***
$3,335
$3,338
$3,336
$3,336
TOTAL
$11,535
$12,510
$12,010
$13,445
MSEP
* The average amount for fees is $621 for all states. The remainder is tuition for an average of 16 credits per semester.
($84/Mo.) $756
Clothing
($60/Mo.) $540
Toiletries
($45/Mo.) $405
Entertainment/Misc.
($56/Mo.) $504
Transportation
($119/Mo.) $1,071
Loan Fees
($7/Mo.) $60
Total
$3,336
Tuition & Fees
Students pay tuition and mandatory fees at the following rates:
***PERSONAL EXPENSES Medical/Dental
¹ Border States and Provinces: Manitoba, Montana, Saskatchewan, South Dakota ² WUE States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Marianas Island, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming (All programs except for A.S. In Dental Hygiene) ³ MSEP States: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota without reciprocity, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin ** Room/board amount is a double room ($2,460) cost with a 225 meal plan ($3,066). All rates are for two semesters.
Out-of-state Discount for Living on Campus NDSCS offers out-of-state students a substantial discount on their tuition when they live on campus and subscribe to a 160 Dining Plan or larger from Dining Services. Under this plan, students from other states and countries pay the same tuition rate as North Dakota residents. For more information about the out-of-state tuition discount, contact the Business Affairs office.
Additional Costs by Program Students in a number of academic programs should plan for additional expenses as part of their education. These added expenses include professional-quality tools and equipment such as laptop computers, required supplies such as uniforms and special books. Many departments also carry a program fee and special course fees that help offset instructional costs specific to that academic discipline. Students enrolled in the following programs should add the corresponding amounts to their estimated expenses. The (1) indicates the first year of a program, and a (2) indicates the second year. Agriculture (1) Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology (1) Associate in Science in Nursing (1) Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology (1) Automotive and Diesel Master Technician Automotive Technology (1) Automotive Technology (2) Building Construction Technology (1) Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician (1) Construction Management Technology (1) Culinary Arts (1) Culinary Arts (2) Dental Assisting (1) Dental Assisting (2) Dental Hygiene (1) Dental Hygiene (2) Diesel Technology (1) Diesel Technology (2) Electrical Technology (1) Electrical Technology (2) Emergency Medical Technician
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