BSC-Bismarck 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,926

Cost of attendance at Bismarck State College in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$7,345
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,930

Cost of attendance at Bismarck State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$9,639
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bismarck State College was $10,249. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at BSC-Bismarck

BSC-Bismarck net price calculator

$10,249

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in North Dakota and nationwide.

North Dakota's average	$11,901
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of BSC-Bismarck for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$10,249	$101	$6,825	$8,198	$10,397	$12,597	$13,348
2021	$10,350	$1,334 (15%)	$6,265	$6,399	$9,431	$11,564	$12,460
2020	$9,016	$374 (4%)	$6,205	$6,514	$9,211	$11,357	$12,020
2019	$9,390	$70	$6,763	$7,132	$9,883	$12,339	$12,736
2018	$9,320	$62	$6,534	$7,556	$9,679	$11,659	$12,405
2017	$9,258	$74	$5,996	$6,131	$9,408	$11,326	$11,891
2016	$9,332	$994 (12%)	$6,405	$7,193	$10,031	$11,507	$11,853
2015	$8,338	$962 (13%)	$5,360	$6,393	$8,787	$10,321	$11,104
2014	$7,376	--	$4,624	$5,558	$8,411	$10,197	$10,434

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bismarck State College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$16,883	$549 (3%)	$4,926	$10,857	$1,100
2021	$16,334	$939 (6%)	$4,731	$10,503	$1,100
2020	$15,395	$719 (5%)	$4,160	$10,135	$1,100
2019	$14,676	$548 (4%)	$3,992	$9,684	$1,000
2018	$15,224	$73	$3,832	$10,392	$1,000
2017	$15,151	$369 (2%)	$3,659	$10,392	$1,100
2016	$14,782	$61	$3,604	$9,978	$1,200
2015	$14,721	$1,420 (11%)	$3,520	$10,201	$1,000
2014	$13,301	$530 (4%)	$3,487	$8,814	$1,000
2013	$12,771	--	$3,325	$8,446	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does BSC-Bismarck provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 425 dormitories available to its students at $3,649 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at BSC-Bismarck is $405 per month.
Does BSC-Bismarck provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at BSC-Bismarck for one academic year is $3,808, which works out to $423 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: BSC-Bismarck estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, BSC-Bismarck estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,400

If living off-campus, with family: $3,400

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,400
How much is BSC-Bismarck application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $35.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: BSC-Bismarck offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Bismarck State College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$167	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$250	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Bismarck State College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bismarck State College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,808	$3,649	N/A	0	425
2021	$3,627	$3,476	N/A	0	438
2020	$3,455	$3,280	N/A	0	425
2019	$3,290	$2,994	N/A	0	438
2018	$4,800	$2,976	N/A	0	435
2017	$4,800	$2,600	N/A	15	434
2016	$4,630	$2,521	N/A	15	360

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bismarck State College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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