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This year at North Dakota State College of Science, we project that on average students will pay $11,186, while the advertised price of attendance is $18,762. That’s a difference of $7,576.
| Year | Net in-state price at North Dakota State College of Science | In-state sticker price at North Dakota State College of Science | Out-of-state sticker price at North Dakota State College of Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $11,186 | $18,762 | $18,794 |
| 24-25 | $10,952 | $18,370 | $18,889 |
| 23-24 | $10,723 | $17,986 | $18,984 |
| 22-23 | $10,225 | $17,150 | $18,149 |
| 21-22 | $11,419 | $16,720 | $17,680 |
| 20-21 | $11,537 | $16,376 | $17,299 |
| 19-20 | $10,630 | $16,075 | $16,980 |
| 18-19 | $10,233 | $15,755 | $23,025 |
| 17-18 | $10,210 | $15,440 | $22,430 |
| 16-17 | $10,075 | $15,395 | $22,757 |
| 15-16 | $10,248 | $14,940 | $21,219 |
| 14-15 | $10,889 | $15,574 | $21,986 |
| 13-14 | $10,089 | $14,256 | $20,064 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At North Dakota State College of Science this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $15,170, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $6,807. That's a difference of $8,363.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at North Dakota State College of Science |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $6,807 |
| $30K-$48K | $8,362 |
| $48K-$75K | $9,756 |
| $75K-$110K | $13,639 |
| >$110K | $15,170 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At North Dakota State College of Science, over the last five years 46% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at North Dakota State College of Science.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at North Dakota State College of Science | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 29% | 24% |
| Asian | 35% | 38% |
| Black | 13% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 21% |
| White | 52% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 26% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 43% | 29% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at North Dakota State College of Science, about 70% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. North Dakota State College of Science has 3,803 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 54% of students are male.
And about 65% of students are white.