Revealed: The Most Expensive College In North Dakota

It's not easy being a student in any state. The costs of books, housing, and tuition continue to rise year after year. Have you ever wondered which North Dakota college is the most expensive? The cost of tuition fluctuates at the different colleges each year, so what can we expect in 2026?

Looking at data provided by CollegeTuitionCompare.com, we know which colleges were the most expensive in late 2025, so here's what we're tracking for 2026-2027.

Most Expensive Colleges in North Dakota

You might immediately guess North Dakota State University, or UND, but you'd be wrong. After doing a little bit of research, I was shocked to find that while those two colleges are among the most expensive, they are not the most expensive in the state.

According to the source, the most expensive college in North Dakota is Jamestown College, with an annual tuition of approximately $24,990. Jamestown is followed by U-Mary, then Trinity Bible College. University of North Dakota (UND) ranks 4th.

Let's take a look at the top ten most expensive colleges in North Dakota (2025) to get a clearer picture.

North Dakota's Most Expensive Colleges Ranked Based On Undergraduate & Tuition Fees:

Jamestown College - $24,990

University of Mary - $22,356

Trinity Bible College - $19,700

University of North Dakota - 15,570

North Dakota State University - $15,564

Rasmussen University - North Dakota - $14,404

Valley City State University - $13,544

Mayville State University - $11,237

Dickinson State University - $9,118

Minot State University - $8,702