North Dakota Has Two Of The Most Affordable Colleges In The USA

Let's face it, college isn't for everybody, and not everyone can afford it.

Tuition over the course of 4,5, or even 6 years, depending on how long it takes you to graduate, can have you paying for student loans for many, many years to come.

I suppose that's why student loan forgiveness has been in the news so much over the last year.

My son, who is a sophomore at the University of Mary, is lucky enough to be taking advantage of several grants and scholarships to make his schooling somewhat affordable.

As expensive as higher education is these days, did you know North Dakota has two universities in the top 10 cheapest in the country?

A new analysis has identified the most affordable colleges and universities in the United States, and North Dakota is home to two of them.

That's right, if you want to do college on the cheap, you don't necessarily have to break the bank in the Rough Rider state.

Both Minot State University and Bismarck State College offer high-quality education at an affordable price.

According to the College Investor, we have TWO higher education schools that cracked the Top 10 in the most affordable in the country. You can attend Minot State University for $8,700 and Bismarck State College for $8,790 a year.

How did two of our North Dakota schools crack the top 10 in affordable higher education?  The analysis reviewed the published tuition and fees for a single academic year across hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities.

These schools were then ranked based on affordability, making it easier for prospective students and families to identify schools that provide great value.

The cheapest college or university to attend in the country is Fayetteville State University at $6,262.

Fayetteville State is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  It's so cheap, even a DJ could maybe afford it. Maybe.