Tuition and Cost to Attend Dickinson State University Skip to main navigation Skip to footer content Tuition and Cost to Attend In this section: New North Dakotan Rate We have expanded the list of states that receive the resident (in-state) tuition rate to include all U.S. states and the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan! Tuition is charged per credit hour and mandatory fees are applied only to the first 12 credits per semester. The tuition and fees listed here are for the 2025-2026 academic year, which begins in fall 2025. This information is to help you estimate your overall costs. Fees and other financial information on the website are subject to change. Tuition and Fees *Fees are only charged on the first 12 credit hours per semester A limited number of courses and specialized programs have additional fees. Undergraduate Cost Undergraduate Resident: all U.S. states and the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan $259 per credit hour International Undergraduates $332 per credit hour Mandatory Fees $68.68* per credit hour Graduate Cost Graduate $350 per credit hour Mandatory Fees $28.68* per credit hour Dual Credit Cost Subsidized $87.25 per credit hour Unsubsidized $154.36 per credit hour Mandatory Fees $5.54* per credit hour Example based on 2025-2026 undergraduate tuition and fees for enrollment in 15 credit hours. Annual Cost Per Semester Tuition Resident*: all U.S. states and the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan $3,885 International Undergraduates* $4,980 Housing and Dining Plans** $4,748 Mandatory Fees $824.16 *These are representative tuition costs based on 15 credits per semester. Actual tuition costs will vary based on your credit load. **Based on a double room and 7-day all-access meal plan option; rates will differ for students who live in suites, single rooms, different halls and for those who choose other meal plans. Cost of Attendance 2026-2027 The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the expenses a student may incur during the academic year.  Direct and indirect costs will vary among students.  Actual costs will vary based on the number of credits enrolled in, housing and dining options selected, and the student's personal expenses.  This is not a bill.  This is only an estimate. Undergraduate Undergraduate (based on 15 credits per semester/30 credits per year) All US States, plus MB and SK  Living On/Off Campus All US States, plus MB and SK  Living with Parent International Living On/Off Campus Direct Educational Costs Tuition and Fees* $9,728 $9,728 $11,992 Food & Housing $9,472 $4,736 $9,472 Total Direct Costs $19,200 $14,464 $21,464 Indirect Educational Costs Books, Supplies & Equip $800 $800 $800 Loan Fees $72 $72 $72 Transportation $1,380 $1,380 $1,380 Misc Personal Expenses $2,520 $2,520 $2,520 Total Indirect Costs $4,772 $4,772 $4,772 Total Educational Costs $23,972 $19,236 $26,236 Graduate Graduate (based on 6 credits per semester/12 credis per year) Living On/Off Campus Tuition and Fees* $4,714 Books, Supplies & Equip $400 Food & Housing $9,472 Loan Fees $130 Transportation $1,380 Misc Personal Expenses $2,520 Total Educational Costs $18,616 *Differential Tuition *Differential Tuition (replaces base tuition / fee rates) Tuition and Fees Nursing $11,228 Diesel Tech $11,228 Welding/Ag Welding $11,978 Animal Science $12,128 Emergency Management $11,228 Graduate - Athletic Training $6,214 Cost Per Credit Hour Subsidized $87.25 per credit hour* Unsubsidized $154.36 per credit hour* Fees (Connect ND and NDSA) $5.54 per credit hour** *The average class size is 3 credit hours **Fees are only charged on the first 12 credit hours per semester We provide you with a secure environment designed to encourage learning and personal growth. Through on-campus living, you’ll learn how to contribute to a community of fellow students and professionals from around the world. Learn more about our housing and dining options and pricing. An assumed value was used to identify your housing component in cost of attendance. If your assumed housing is incorrect, based on the chart below, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 701-502-4301 or dsu.financialaid@dickinsonstate.edu to update your living situation. Student Academic Level Housing Assumption Freshman/Sophomore On Campus Freshman/Sophomore and have a home address within 25 miles of Dickinson Living With Parent Junior/Senior Off Campus You must keep track of your own financial account on Campus Connection , as we don’t mail out financial statements. You can find your student account balance by clicking the Financial Account tile. If you don’t make payments by the due date, we may issue late fees, account holds, and/or registration cancellations. We charge all accounts that are 30 days past due a 1.75% monthly late fee until paid in full. You can make payments: in person at the Business Affairs office (May Hall, room 109), online through Campus Connection, or by mail Accepted payment methods include cash, personal check or e-check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. Please mail payments to: Dickinson State University Attn: Business Affairs 291 Campus Drive Dickinson, ND 58601 Find the DSU academic calendar here We follow the North Dakota University System’s NDUS Refund Policy 830.2 for dropping classes and withdrawing from a semester. Refunds are based on the amount of time that has passed since the first day of classes for that semester (including all calendar days). Class Drops If you drop a class (or several) and stay in school with fewer than 12 credits, you will receive a refund based on the following: 100% refund for the class if it’s between 0% and 8.99% complete. No refund for the class if it’s more than 8.99% complete. Term Withdrawal If you want to drop all your classes and you won’t receive any credit for any class during that semester, your action will be classified as a withdrawal, even if you were enrolled in only one class. Once a withdrawal has been processed, you cannot re-enroll for that semester. If you withdraw from all classes, you will receive a refund based on the following: 100% refund for the semester if it’s between 0% and 8.99% complete. 75% refund for the semester if it’s between 9% and 34.99% complete. 50% refund for the semester if it’s between 35% and 59.99% complete. No refund for the semester if it’s more than 59.99% complete. If you’re living on campus, you must check out, and the refund will be based on the housing refund schedule. If you’re coming to DSU from another country, you must submit a Declaration of Finance form as part of your application process. Please select the form that applies to you: Declaration of Finance Standard Declaration of Finance Manitoba and Saskatchewan Sample bank Draft notice You can complete and upload the form in your application or email the form to dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu