North Dakota State University

Students are responsible for reviewing their NDSU Campus Connection account for accuracy. Students are also responsible for ensuring that account balances are paid by the corresponding Due Dates. 

• Tuition 
• Student Fees
• Program Fees — listing of programs that have additional fees
• Course/Class Fees — listing of courses that have additional fees
• Other Student Account Charges

• Fall 2011/Spring 2012 Tuition and Fees (PDF)
• Summer 2012 Tuition & Fees (PDF)

Tuition is calculated by multiplying the number of credits for which a student is enrolled by the tuition rate per credit.

Regular NDSU credits are capped at twelve (12) credits during the fall and spring terms and nine (9) credits during the summer term.

• Review the NDSU Tuition and Fee Cap 
• The following types of credits are NOT capped: Distance and Continuing Education, Self-Support, and Cooperative Education 
• In order to determine what type of credit your class is you should look at the location code under the class details. 
  
  • By looking at the Class Notes under the Class Details you can determine if the course is covered by the tuition cap, if it is eligible for tuition waivers and if there are any course fees assessed for the class. 
  • Examples of Class Details with location codes highlighted. 

Tuition Rates are determined by three factors:

1. Career — whether the student is an undergraduate or graduate student
2. Residency — generally based on the student's home state
   • See the Office of Registration and Records for more information about residency
3. Type of Course Credit — Regular, DCE, Self-Support, Cooperative, etc.

CREDIT TYPES

1. Distance and Continuing Education Credits
   Courses offered through the Distance and Continuing Education (DCE/DE/CE) department are billed at the North Dakota Resident Rate. These courses are not covered under the tuition cap and are not eligible for NDSU tuition waivers. 
   
   
2. Summer Self-Support Credits (offered only during summer terms)
   Courses labeled as Self-Support are not supported through state appropriated dollars and are only offered during summer semesters. These courses are billed at the North Dakota Resident Rate, but are not covered under the tuition cap and are not eligible for NDSU tuition waivers.
   
   
3. Cooperative Education Credits 
   Courses with a location code of “Cooperative Education” are not covered by the tuition cap and are not eligible to be paid by NDSU tuition waivers.  Registration for Cooperative Education credits must be completed through the NDSU Career Center.

Student fees are a per credit charge assessed on up to twelve (12) credits per semester.

Application Fee 

The application fee of $35.00 is non-refundable and must accompany the student's admission application.

Course Audit

The course audit (not for credit) fee is 50% of the North Dakota tuition rate. Student fees are not assessed to audited courses.

Course or Class Fees

Individual courses or course sections may have additional fees.  The fee amount will be listed under Class Notes in the Class Sections Detail on Campus Connection.

• View an example of the Class Sections Detail.
• View the current list of course/class fees.

Course Challenge

The course challenge fee is 50% of the North Dakota tuition rate. The fee is paid after approval of the petition to challenge, but before the special examination is administered.

Housing Charges

See Department of Residence Life for more information.

Residence Halls 

• Students living in residence halls on campus incur Residence Hall Charges based on the hall they are residing in and the number of occupants in the room. 
• There is a $50.00 Room Reservation Fees required for initial application to residence halls
• Hall dues are a yearly charge up to a maximum of $83.00 dollars.  Hall dues are used for hall related activities, programs, coinless laundry services, newspapers and purchases of recreational and kitchen equipment.
• Additional charges may be applied for damages and/or lost keys.

Apartments 

• NDSU apartment rates are based on the apartment complex and number of tenants in the apartment.  
• NDSU Apartment Rates 
• There is a $200.00 Apartment Reservation Fee for initial application to and on-campus apartment. 

OTHER CHARGES may apply based on the specific residence hall or apartment. Please contact the Department of Residence Life with questions: 

• Phone: 701-231-7557
• Toll Free Phone: 1-800-572-8840
• Fax: 701-231-7599
• Email: ndsu.residence.life@ndsu.edu 

Interactive Video Networking (IVN) Fee

The Interactive Video Networking (IVN) Fee is assessed to classes taken at non-Fargo locations.

• IVN charges are equal to 20% of the North Dakota Residence Tuition Rate.
  • $51.13 per undergraduate credit
  • $54.84 per graduate credit
• NDSU Student fees are waived for credits taken through IVN.
• Students are responsible for North Dakota Student Association and ConnectND fees.
• Students enrolled only in IVN courses are not eligible to receive NDSU student fee related benefits.

Late Payment Fee

A 1.75% late fee will be assessed each month to all charges that are more than 30 days past due.

• NDSU Late Payment Fee Policy Information 

New Student Fee

A $95.00 non-refundable fee charged to all new students to provide orientation programs, tutoring and retention-related activities.

Meal Plan Charges

Meal plans are available to all NDSU students. Charges are based on the type of the meal plan you select. 

• For information on meal plans and associated costs go to the Dining Services web site

Monthly Payment Plan Enrollment Fee 

A $30.00 fee is charged to students enrolling in a Monthly Payment Plan.

Parking Permits

NDSU students are able to utilize on-campus parking by purchasing an NDSU parking permit.  

• Annual parking permit fees for the 2011/2010 academic year are $155.00 for all lots except for Dome Parking which is $60.00.
• For further information on parking and transportation options visit the Parking Office web site  or contact the Parking Office at 231-5771.

Program Fees

Individual academic programs may have additional fees. 

• View the current list of Program Fees.

Bison Card

All students are required to have an NDSU photo ID card. The purchase price of a new Bison Card is $20.00.

Special Examinations

NDSU serves as a national testing center. Fees vary for different placement and proficiency testing programs. For specific fee information contact the Counseling Center and Disability Services at 231-7671.

Student Health Service Fees

Payment of student fees entitles a student to the basic services of Student Health Services at the Wellness Center. Additional fees are charged for laboratory services, medications and clinical/medical treatments.

• NDSU Student Health does not file health insurance claims.  
• Upon request they will provide documentation to assist with filing.