GED in North Dakota

In North Dakota the GED costs $144 in person or online, minimum age 16.

How North Dakota compares

At $144, North Dakota (GED, all 4 subjects in person) is cheaper than 14 states, the same price as 18 states and more expensive than 9 states.

That is exactly the national median. The national median is $144 (42 states with a confirmed price, range $0 to $200).

Compared with North Dakota, it is the same in Minnesota ($144); more expensive in South Dakota ($200).

At $144, North Dakota (GED, all 4 subjects online) is cheaper than 10 states, the same price as 25 states and more expensive than 1 state.

That is exactly the national median. The national median is $144 (37 states with a confirmed price, range $104 to $200).

Compared with North Dakota, it is the same in Minnesota ($144) and Montana ($144); more expensive in South Dakota ($200).

Rankings use only prices confirmed from an official source. Neighboring states come from the US Census county adjacency file.

Tests accepted: GEDNorth Dakota is not listed on https://hiset.org/get-started/state-requirements/ (checked 2026-10-10). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Credential awarded: GED High School DiplomaSource: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED, all 4 subjects in person: $144Calculated: $36 x 4 subjects, before retake fees. The page states only per-subject prices. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject in person: $36Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, all 4 subjects online: $144Calculated: $36 x 4 subjects. The page states only per-subject prices. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject online: $36Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Ways to pay less: North Dakota residents may qualify for discounted costs (the page links to a state information page; details not confirmed here). In person: one discounted retake per subject not passed within 365 days (GED Testing Service waives its $26 fee; North Dakota charges a $10 test center fee per retake). Online retakes are not discounted ($36).Eligibility and amount of the resident discount were not verified from a state page. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED online at home: YesRequires a green GED Ready score first, scheduled within 60 days; subjects scheduled one at a time; appointments available 24/7. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Minimum age: 16North Dakota residents can test in person or online at 16. Non-residents: 16 in person, 18 online. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Under the minimum age: None. The page states there are no exceptions for underage test-takers in North Dakota; out-of-state online testers under 18 are not approved.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Residency rule: In person: no residency requirement. Online: must be a North Dakota resident if under 18.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Retake policy: In person: no wait for the first two retakes; after three attempts on a subject, a 60-day wait; no yearly limit. Online: one retake before a 60-day wait (applies after two online attempts on a subject).Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10