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NSU Housing Costs

$4,800 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$4,350 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,200 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$4,300 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do NSU'S Housing Costs Compare to the U.S. Average?

Room, board, and other charges may add up to a lot. Just how much does NSU request for these basics, and just how does this school compare to others?

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NSU Housing and Meal Plan Costs Housing and dining plans are priced out separately at NSU. The standard student paid $4,800 for housing and $4,350 for dining in 2021.

The table below will show you the expected costs of both on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Northern State University.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$9,150$9,150
— Housing      $4,800
— Meals      $4,350
Other Living Expenses$4,300$4,300
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200
Total$14,650$14,650

Over 4 Years You Could Pay About $63,771 for Living Costs

There has been an average 4.6% price adjustment every year over the past five years in NSU housing and dining costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If current developments in room, board, and other expenses continue, we predict incoming first years in 2022 to spend about $15,145 in their first year of college. In their closing year an undergraduate might spend an average of $15,662 for an associate degree, and $16,762 for a four-year degree.

The room and board total over four years would be close to $63,771; for two years it will be about $30,808.

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How to Finance Your NSU Education?

More Details on Campus Living Arrangements

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether NSU does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity853

Room & Board Priced Similarly to Other Schools

Living expenses for students living on campus at Northern State University total to $14,650, close to the national average of $15,282.

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