Estimated Expenses

Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance for International Students

• TUITION AND FEES:
  
• The tuition is the cost of 24 semester-hour credits (12-18 credits per semester). Fees include student activity fees, notebook (laptop) computer fees, and also technology maintenance fee. *Not included in estimate: first-year students are charged $35.00 for orientation activities and a student identification card.


• LIVING EXPENSES/ROOM AND BOARD:
  
• Room rates are based on a double room. If you choose for single occupancy, room rates are increased by approximately $250 per semester. Included in the fees are cable television, 24/7 direct internet, and local telephone services. A non-refundable room reservation fee of $50.00 is required each year to reserve a room and will be deducted from your fall semester room fee when you enroll.
• The board plan costs are for 14 meals/7 days in the main cafeteria; you may eat any fourteen meals at any meal time during a seven day period. Other meal plans are available. Meals NOT used during each week are lost.


• More Details for Room and Board


• OTHER EXPENSES:
  
• Books and Supplies may be purchased at the MSU Bookstore or wherever the student chooses.
• Miscellaneous costs may include, but are not limited to, local and USA transportation, entertainment and recreation, personal care, emergency and other miscellaneous costs. *Students who plan to remain in the United States during June, July, and August must provide an additional $2,250 for living expenses.
• North Dakota State Board of Higher Education policy requires all international students to have health and accident insurance from the time of their registration until completion of studies.