Cost of Attendance (Tuition & Fees)

Cost of Attendance

Classes from Lake Region State College (LRSC) are offered in a variety of formats and locations ( i.e. on-campus, online, collaboratively with other institutions, U.S. Air Force Base locations, early entry for various school districts, etc.). The method of class delivery and, in some instances, the delivery location may affect the tuition and fee rates charged to students. Students may register in more than one type of tuition and fee scenario, but please note that charges are calculated separately for each scenario.

The Minnesota Reciprocity rate, listed below, is mandated by a negotiated reciprocity agreement between the North Dakota University System and the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.

Tuition and fees may be subject to change. May 15, 2023.

General Classes

(excludes Early Entry, Online, Collaborative, and classes offered on U.S. Air Force Bases)

Tuition Rates:

(maximums based on 12 credits per semester)
CHARGE PER CREDIT HOUR MAXIMUM CHARGE PER SEMESTER MAXIMUM CHARGE PER YEAR
Resident $177.06 $2,124.72 $4,249.44
Non-Resident (other than special rates listed below) $177.06 $2,124.72 $4,249.44
Minnesota Reciprocity (MN students who meet the reciprocity requirements) $177.06 $2,124.72 $4,249.44
*The SBHE has instead authorized LRSC to charge the ND Resident rate since 2009.      
Canada $177.06 $2,124.72 $4,249.44
Foreign Student (Except Canada) $442.67 $5,312.04 $10,624.08
WUE States (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY) $177.06 $2,124.72 $4,249.44
Non-Resident Spouse & Department $177.06 $2,124.72 $4,249.44

MHEC States (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, WI)

$177.06 $2,124.72 $4,249.44

Mandatory Fee Rates

     
Activity Fee I (Maximums based on 16 credits per semester) $8.80 $140.80 $281.60
Activity Fee II (Maximums based on 16 credits per semester) $7.50 $120.00 $240.00
Facility Usage Fee (Maximums based on 16 credits per semester) $10.50 $168.00 $336.00

Subtotal Mandatory Student Fees

$26.80 $428.80 $857.60
Mandatory Technology Fee (Maximums based on 16 credits per semester)  $7.42 $118.72 $237.44
Mandatory ConnectND Fee (Maximums based on 12 credits per semester)        $5.50 $66.00 $132.00
Mandatory NDSA Fee (Maximums based on 12 credits per semester)                 $0.04 $0.48 $0.96

Total Mandatory Fees

$39.76 $614.00 $1,228.00

Total General Tuition & Mandatory Fees  (Except Foreign Students)

$216.82 $2,738.72 $5,477.44
Foreign Student Total General Tuition & Mandatory Fees

$482.43

$5,926.04 $11,852.08
       
Other Fees: (may not be applicable to all students)      
Electrical Outlet & reserved parking for vehicle $100.00 per year. limited availability  

Class Audit Fee:

Regular tuition, lab, class & distance delivery fees

Note: Senior Citizens (65+) may audit classes (excluding online) at no tuition charge on a space-available basis. However, all fees must be paid

     
Class Challenge Fee $5.00 per class plus 50% of the regular tuition charge  
Automotive Technology Program Fee $182.50 per semester   $365 annual total

Dakota Nursing Program Fees

$450.00 per semester

$900.00 annual total for ADRN Program

$1,350.00 annual total for PN program

 
Peace Officer Training Program Fee $2,500 per semester to on-campus & off-campus academies  
Precision Agriculture Program Fee $250.00 per semester Charged Fall & Spring only. $500.00 annual total  
Wind Energy Technician Program Fee $350.00 per semester Charged 1st year of program only $700.00 annual total  

Course Fees:

Generally applicable to classes subject to special testing or certifications, clothing, software & equipment retained by the student, or special activities. See Schedule B for rates.

     
IVN (Interactive Video) Distance Education Fee $25 per credit Charged on classes for which IVN is the delivery platform  
Registration Reinstatement Fee $100 flat fee for reinstatement if registration has been terminated  

Early Entry Classes - Unsubsidized

(including Online Classes)

Tuition Rates:

(maximums based on 12 credits per semester)
CHARGE PER CREDIT HOUR MAXIMUM CHARGE PER SEMESTER MAXIMUM CHARGE PER YEAR
Tuition $148.42 $1,781.04 $3,562.08
NDSA Fee (maximum based on 12 credits per semester) 0.04 0.48 0.96
ConnectND Fee (maximum based on 12 credits per semester) 5.50 66.00 132.00
Total Early Entry Unsubsidized Tuition and Fees $153.96 $1,847.52 $3,695.04

Early Entry Classes - Subsidized

Tuition Rates:

(maximums based on 12 credits per semester)
CHARGE PER CREDIT HOUR MAXIMUM CHARGE PER SEMESTER MAXIMUM CHARGE PER YEAR
Tuition $83.89 $1,006.68 $2,013.36
NDSA Fee 0.04 0.48 0.96
ConnectND Fee 5.50 66.00 132.00
Total Early Entry Subsidized Tuition and Fees $89.43 $1,073.16 $2,146.32

LRSC Online Classes

(excluding Early Entry Students)

Tuition Rates:

(maximums based on 12 credits per semester)
CHARGE PER CREDIT HOUR MAXIMUM CHARGE PER SEMESTER MAXIMUM CHARGE PER YEAR
Online Tuition $215.52 No Maximum No Maximum
Online Distance Delivery Fee 6.00 No Maximum No Maximum
Online Technology Fee
(maximums based on 16 credits per semester)
7.42 118.72 237.44
Online NDSA Fee
(maximum based on 12 credits per semester)
0.04 0.48 0.96
Online ConnectND Fee
(maximum based on 12 credits per semester)
5.50 66.00 132.00
Total Online Class Tuition and Fees $234.48 No Maximum No Maximum

Grand Forks Air Force Base Campus*

CIVILIAN rates (excluding online classes)

Tuition Rates:

CHARGE PER CREDIT HOUR MAXIMUM CHARGE PER SEMESTER MAXIMUM CHARGE PER YEAR
Tuition (regardless of residency) $215.52 No Maximum No Maximum
Technology Fee 7.42 118.72 237.44
NDSA Fee 0.04 0.48 0.96
ConnectND Fee 5.50 66.00 132.00
Total Class Tuition and Fees $228.48 No Maximum No Maximum
Lab/Class Fees Generally applicable to classes subject to special testing or certifications, clothing, software, and equipment retained by the student, or special activities. See Schedule B for specifics.
*Note: Basic Fees, Certain Course/Lab Fees, and Distance Delivery Fees are waived for MilTA and MyCAA. 

U.S. military tuition assistance rates*

(includes ALL military branches for classes in person and online)

Tuition Rates:

CHARGE PER CREDIT HOUR MAXIMUM CHARGE PER SEMESTER MAXIMUM CHARGE PER YEAR
Tuition (regardless of residency) $215.52 No Maximum No Maximum
Technology Fee 7.42 118.72 237.44
NDSA Fee 0.04 0.48 0.96
ConnectND Fee 5.50 66.00 132.00
Total Tuition

$228.48

No Maximum No Maximum
*Note: Basic Fees, Certain Course/Lab Fees, and Distance Delivery Fees are waived for MilTA and MyCAA. 

Collaborative Classes

Tuition Rates:

All rates are charged at the rates of the specific NDUS campus from which the student is receiving the class. Please contact the specific campus for applicable rates.

Peace Officer Training Off-Campus Academy

(including Grand Forks and Minot)

Tuition Rates:

NON-DEVILS LAKE ACADEMIES DEVILS LAKE ACADEMY
Tuition $2,124.72 $2,124.72
Program Fee 2,500.00 2,500.00
Student Activity Fees - 260.80
Facilities Usage Fees - 168.00
Technology Fee 118.72 118.72
NDSA Fee 0.48 0.48
ConnectND Fee 66.00 66.00
Sub-Total Regular Tuition and Fees $4,809.92 $5,238.72
CJ 201 Online (if not completed prior to entering Summer Academy) 703.44 703.44
Total Regular Tuition and Fees $5,513.36 $5,942.16

Updated May 17, 2023.

Housing Plans

(All room contracts require a meal plan) 
Athletes living on campus must have the Athletic Plus Plan and the Travel Plan of their sport in the semester their sport is active.
Athletes living off campus must have the Travel Plan of their sport. 

CHARGE PER SEMESTER

CHARGE
PER YEAR

Housing Application Fee (Non-refundable)   $50.00
Housing Connectivity Fee $25.00 $50.00
Triple Room $1,325.00 $2,650.00
Double Room $1,590.00 $3,180.00
Single Room $2,310.00 $4,620.00
Apartments - On Campus/1 bedroom
(Available 9 mo. Minimum contract 1 semester/4.5 mo.)
$2,860.00 $5,720.00

Food Plans

International (non-athlete) students need a minimum Platinum Plan. 

CHARGE PER SEMESTER

CHARGE
PER YEAR

Off-Campus Student Only - 51 meals
Starts on the first day of class and ends on the last day of scheduled class at 1:00 p.m. 
$550.00 $1,100.00
  Includes: 3 meals per week - Breakfast, Lunch and Evening meal options during scheduled classes, Monday-Friday, includes orientation weekend.     

Off-Campus Student Only - 85 meals
Starts on the first day of class and ends on the last day of scheduled class at 1:00 p.m.

$890.00 $1,780.00
  Includes: 5 meals per week - Breakfast, Lunch and Evening options during scheduled class days Monday through Friday, includes orientation weekend.     
Silver Plan - 7 days/10 meals per week
Plan covers August 19-December 15, 2023, and January 6-May 10, 2024.
$1,875.00 $3,750.00
  Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Evening options during scheduled class days Monday through Friday, includes orientation weekend. Brunch and Evening on Saturday and Sunday. If no classes (Holiday or Official Closing) will serve brunch & evening meals only. 
Does Not Include: Thanksgiving Day, Easter Day, and Spring Break.
   
Gold Plan - 7 days/15 meals per week
Plan covers August 19-December 15, 2023, and January 6-May 10, 2024.
$2,400.00 $4,800.00
 

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Evening options during scheduled class days Monday through Friday, includes orientation weekend. Brunch and Evening only on Saturday and Sunday. If no classes (Holiday or Official Closing) will serve brunch & evening meals only. 
Does Not Include: Thanksgiving Day, Easter Day, and Spring Break.

   
Platinum Plan - 7 days/19 meals per week
Plan covers August 19-December 15, 2023, and January 6-May 10, 2024.
$2,700.00 $5,400.00
  Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Evening options during scheduled class days Monday through Friday, includes orientation weekend. Brunch and Evening on Saturday and Sunday. If no classes (Holiday or Official Closing) will serve brunch & evening meals only.
Does Not Include: Thanksgiving Day, Easter Day, and Spring Break.
   
Athletic Plus Plan - 9 days/19 meals per week (Requires an Athletic Travel Plan to accompany this plan)
Plan covers August 19-Decemeber 15, 2023, and January 6-May 10, 2024.
$2,300.00  
  Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, and Evening options during scheduled class days Monday through Friday, includes orientation weekend. Brunch and Evening on Saturday and Sunday. If no classes (Holiday or Official Closing) will serve brunch & evening meals only.
Does Not Include: Thanksgiving Day, Easter Day, and Spring Break.
   

Athletic Travel Plan (Mandatory for all athletes on & off-campus.
On-campus also needs the Athletic Plus plan.) 

Fall Semester Spring Semester
  Includes: Meals provided during official travel off campus as a participating team member. Charges only apply to the semester or semesters during which the sport is predominantly active (both semesters for Basketball & Hockey).    
  Volleyball Plan: Includes 2 weeks prior to start $1,050.00  
  Softball Plan: Includes Spring Break   $1,050.00
  Baseball Plan: Includes Spring Break   $1,050.00
  Basketball Plan: Includes Winter Break $700.00 $700.00
  Hockey Plan: Includes Winter Break $700.00 $700.00

Winter Break Plan (30 meals) 
Plan covers December 18, 2023-January 5, 2024.

$270.00
  Includes: Starts the Monday after the last scheduled class in December through the Friday before spring orientation. Monday through Friday Breakfast and Lunch only, closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Does not Include: Saturday and Sunday meals.
   
Spring Break Plan (14 meals)
Plan covers March 2-March 8, 2024.
$125.00
   Includes: Monday-Friday (March 4-8) Breakfast and Lunch as well as Saturday and Sunday (March 2&3) Brunch and Evening Meal.    
Books and supplies cost/academic year $1,000.00

 

 

Average transportation costs include standard vehicle maintenance, commuting to campus, and trips home.  What a student actually spends on travel may be higher or lower depending on their number of trips, distance, and mode of travel.

Transportation cost estimate/academic year $1,350.00

 

This is an estimate of costs for clothing, haircuts, entertainment, study abroad, and other living expenses that the student might already be paying for. What they actually spend on these types of items may be different per student needs. 

Misc. expenses/academic year $2,550.00

 

Tuition & Fee Refund Policy

Refunds of tuition and fees are issued by the deadlines for dropping classes or withdrawing from school. The deadlines vary depending upon the session or length of the classes. Students are responsible for checking these deadlines in their Campus Connection accounts by signing in and going to: Student Center > Academic Calendar Deadlines.

The procedures and refund policies for dropping individual classes are different than for completely withdrawing from school for a semester.  Information about the procedures and refund policies may be found at Academic Deadlines & Refunds.

Note: First-time registrations are subject to a one-time Application Fee of $35.

Important information regarding Tuition and Fees:
Classes from Lake Region State College (LRSC) are offered in multiple formats and locations, i.e. - on-campus, online, collaboratively with other institutions, U.S. Air Force Base locations, Early Entry for various school districts, etc. The method of class delivery and, in some instances, the delivery location have a direct bearing on the tuition and fee rates charged. Students may register in more than one type of tuition and fee scenario at a time but please note that charges are calculated separately for each scenario. The Minnesota Reciprocity rate, listed below, is mandated by a negotiated reciprocity agreement between the North Dakota University System and the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.