by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Northern State University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this NSU cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Northern State University ran about $11,947 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $8,845 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,718 | $1,229 | $11,947 |
| In-State | $7,616 | $1,229 | $8,845 |
Northern State University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Northern State University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Northern State University out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $11,947 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
In-state undergrads in South Dakota pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from South Dakota pay an average of $8,845 a year to attend NSU, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how NSU compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Plains States | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Northern State University Financial Aid.
In-state NSU tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 1.35% over the past five years. South Dakota residents may pay an estimated $9,086 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at NSU to be $18,296, and $37,090 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 1.38%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $12,278 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $24,725 for two years and $50,134 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at NSU.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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