Tuition & Financial Assistance
Tuition
Ensuring a high-quality education at an affordable cost shouldn't involve guesswork. At NDSU's College of Business, we make it simple with straightforward pricing and a tuition cap that helps you plan with confidence.
College of Business Tuition:
ND $10,956 | MN $12,271
*Rates shown are for undergraduate, in-person students for the 26-27 academic year.
Tuition Cap: One price, Unlimited Credits
1-12 credits – pay per credit
13+ credits – flat rate tuition
When you take 13 credits, you’ve hit the tuition cap. Whether you take 13, 15, or 20+ credits, you’ll pay the same flat tuition rate. That means you can double major, add a minor, or explore more classes without paying extra.
The tuition cap applies to all undergraduate, in-person students, as well as North Dakota residents enrolled exclusively in online courses.
Scholarships
NDSU Guaranteed Scholarships
First-year and transfer students who are admitted, meet the academic criteria, and meet the transcript deadline of July 1 are guaranteed a scholarship at NDSU.
| ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS | MINIMUM SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT |
| 3.98-4.0 GPA or 3.0+ GPA & 30+ ACT (1370+ SAT) | $3,000/year (max of 4 years) |
| 3.8-3.97 GPA | $2,000/year (max of 4 years) |
| 3.65-3.79 GPA | $1,500/year (max of 4 years) |
| 3.0-3.64 GPA | $1,000/year (max of 4 years) |
College of Business Guaranteed Scholarships
In addition to NDSU’s guaranteed scholarships, the College of Business offers two tiers of guaranteed scholarship levels.
| CHALLEY BOOST | 3.98-4.0 GPA | $750/year (max of 4 years) |
| OLSON BOOST | 3.8-3.97 GPA | $750/year (max of 4 years) |
Additional Named Scholarships
All students are encouraged to apply for Named Scholarships, which are awarded based on a variety of criteria such as academic merit or major.
For example:
Mildred Larson Business Presidential Scholarship
$1,500/year (max of 4 years)
Criteria: Awarded to high academic-achieving incoming freshmen with a declared major in the College of Business.
Scholarship Recipients
Students selected to receive a scholarship from the College of Business can expect notification of their award in late April. Award recipients must complete the following steps to remain eligible to receive their scholarship funds:
- Accept the award(s) in the scholarship portal (if applicable)
- Write a thank-you note/letter to the scholarship donor(s)
- Attend the Scholarship Award Ceremony in the fall
Scholarship questions can be directed to ndsu.cobscholarship@ndsu.edu.
Federal Financial Aid
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for federal loans, grants, work-study, and/or income-related scholarship awards.
Graduate Assistanships
Graduate assistantships may be available to graduate students on a limited, case-by-case application basis. NDSU uses the Handshake platform to post current openings for graduate assistantships, part-time jobs, internships, and other opportunities.
College of Business Graduate Assistantship Tuition Waiver Policy
More Information
For details on tuition, financial aid, and scholarships, visit ndsu.edu/admission/cost-aid.