
NDNU's reported 2024-25 full-time tuition was the same for California and out-of-state students. The published figures provide a starting point for budgeting, but a student's actual cost depends on program, course load, living arrangements, and aid.
A separate 2026 tuition listing gives $16,272. It should not be combined with the 2024-25 figures as though all charges applied in the same year. Reported room and board of $14,676 and books and supplies of $1,020 are additional budgeting references, not proof that a residence or meal plan is currently available. Transportation, personal expenses, and program-specific costs can add to a student's budget. Grant aid reduces the amount an eligible recipient pays, while loans generally must be repaid; the reported average undergraduate grant award was $9,442 among recipients, not an award every applicant will receive.
Students should distinguish a Federal Work-Study award from an ordinary part-time job. Work-Study is need-based federal aid that permits eligible students to earn wages through approved employment; it is neither a tuition discount nor a guarantee of a job.
An applicant interested in student employment should ask NDNU's financial aid office whether Federal Work-Study is available for the intended program and enrollment status, whether jobs are offered on site or remotely, and how openings are advertised. Graduate and degree-completion students may face different eligibility or scheduling considerations from traditional full-time undergraduates. An internship is a separate academic or professional experience and should not be assumed to provide Work-Study wages.
Total dormitory capacity
72Institution provide on-campus housing
YesUndergraduate average amount
$9,442Undergraduate average amount
$5,026Graduate average amount
$12,060Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.