Money for School
We understand that paying for college can be overwhelming. We can help. At UND, you'll find one of the best education values in the Midwest.
There are many opportunities for scholarships, financial aid and student loans. In fact, 75% of our students share in nearly $71 million in financial aid each year, and UND awards close to $3 million a year in scholarships. Some of our students choose to work while attending college, and we have more than 2,000 jobs available on campus for students each year.
Just let us know what you need, and we'll help create an individual aid package to fuel your success.
Estimated Costs
(based on 2009-2010. All rates are subject to change):
| Tuition & Fees | Room & Board | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND | $6,727 | $5,630 | $12,357 |
| MN | $6,962 | $5,630 | $12,592 |
| Special | $9,457 | $5,630 | $15,087 |
| Special - Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Western Undergraduate Exchange or Midwest Higher Education Consortium (What's this? See if you're eligible here) | |||
| Non-Res | $15,846 | $5,630 | $21,476 |
Scholarships
Scholarships are automatically offered to students who are admitted and eligible. We'll make the offer to students once an admission decision has been made. For more information, go to our online scholarship estimator below to see if you are eligible for a UND scholarship."
In addition to grants and loans, UND awards more than 2,000 scholarships each year totaling nearly $3 million. You may qualify for more than 700 new student scholarships for academic merit ranging from $250 to $3,000. There are also scholarships for returning students.
Freshman Students
There are many scholarships available for freshman students. You must apply for all UND freshman scholarships by February 5 for priority consideration. Use the scholarship estimator below to see which scholarships you're qualified for. You can apply for scholarships using the application link below.
Freshman Presidential Scholarships:
UND offers generous awards from $10,000 to $20,000 over four years for honor students who have achieved an ACT composite score of at least 29 and have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.65 or higher. The largest scholarship awards are for National Merit Finalists.
National Merit Finalist*: $20,000 ($5,000/year)
- » 3.65 GPA or above and 32-36 composite ACT score $12,000 or 1420-1600 SAT score: ($3,000/year)
- » 3.65 GPA or above and 29-31 composite ACT score $10,000 or 1300-1419 combined SAT score: $2,500/year)
Presidential Scholars are guaranteed residence hall housing and early registration for their incoming fall semester.
*In addition to the Presidential Scholar award, National Merit Finalists sponsored by UND will receive an annual stipend of $1,000 per year from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Freshman Community of Leaners Scholarship Program (CLSP)
New freshmen may be eligible to receive a four year scholarship award of $4,000 ($1,000 per year, subject to renewal criteria). The student must have the following:
- » Minimum ACT composite score of 24 (or minimum SAT math and critical reading combined score of 1080) and a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 or above.
Funding is limited for these awards. Priority consideration will be given to students admitted by the priority date. Apply early!
Transfer Student Scholarships
Students transferring to UND from another college or university can qualify for many transfer student scholarships. The application deadline is April 15.
Departmental Scholarships
Some of UND's academic departments also offer scholarships. For more information, contact the departments directly.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is awarded on the basis of financial need. UND has generous financial aid. Our students receive a share of many millions of dollars each year. And, we work hard to find financial resources to help you succeed.
The most accurate way to know how much financial aid you're eligible for is to complete the FAFSA application in January, before the fall semester. If you'd just like an estimate without filling out the form, you can use our financial aid estimator for a quick outlook.
You can also contact our Financial Aid Office. They will share information on the best opportunities for financial aid and find ways to help you pay for school.