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 
• Self-Funded Credits: DCE , Summer Self-Support, & Cooperative Education
• 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 2012/Spring 2013 Full Time Rates (PDF)

Fall 2012/Spring 2013 Part Time Rates (PDF)

Summer 2013 Full Time Rates (PDF)

Summer 2013 Part Time Rates  (PDF)

Determining Tuition Costs:

In order to determine your tuition costs you will need to consider five factors.

1) What types of credits are you taking?  Distance and Continuing Education, Summer Self-Support and Cooperative Education credits are all self-funded credits.  These credits are always charged at the ND Resident Per Credit Rate and are never included in the Base Rate Tuition.  As a result taking these types of credits in addition to regular NDSU credits can increase your tuition costs.

Details on Self-Funded Credits

2) How many regular NDSU credits are you taking? This will determine if you will be charged the Per Credit Rate or the Base Rate.

• If a student is taking 11 or less credits per semester they are are assessed tuition at a per-credit rate 
• If a student is taking 12 or more credits they are assessed tuition at base rate on a standard full-time load of 15 credits. Self-funded credits are not included in the base rate.  

3) Are you taking undergraduate or graduate credits.  Undergraduate credits and graduate credits are assessed at different rates. 

4) What is your residency status?  Primarily your state of residence will determine your residency status however there are some other factors that are considered.  Please vist with the Office of Registration and Records for more information about residencey.

5) Does your academic program have a Differential Tuition Rate? Each of the following four academic programs are assessed a differential tuition rate:

• Engineering - assessed for all students enrolling in a pre-Engineering and Engineering program: Agriculture & Bio Systems, Computer, Construction Engineering/Management, Civil, Electrical Environmental, Industrial, Mechancial and Manufacturing.
• Architecture and Landscape Architecture
• Nursing
• Pharmacy  

These tuition rates incorporate the program fees that were formerly assessed for participation in each of these academic programs.

Distance and Continuing Education, Summer Self-Support, and Cooperative Education credits are self-funded and are NOT covered by the base rate tuition.  Tuition for these credits is always assessed on a per credit basis.

In order to determine whether or not your class is self-funded 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 base rate tuition, 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. 

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 assessed to provide student services.  These fees are reviewed and approved by the NDSU Student Senate.  All students are required to pay Student Fees regardless of the personal benefit gained from the corresponding service.

Application Fee 

The application fee of $35.00 is non-refundable and must accompany the student's admission application. See Admission for more information.

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.
  • $53.99 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

The Department of Orientation and Student Success is funded by a $120.00 non-refundable fee charged to all new undergraduate and professional degree seeking students in their first semester at NDSU.  The new student fee provides operations and personnel costs aimed at promoting student success and retention, including but not limited to, orientation and welcome week programs, tutoring services, and family weekend programs.

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.