PromWorks is proud to provide links to the only national center of academic research on proms, the Extension Service of North Dakota State University (NDSU) at Fargo's Office of Family Economics.  NDSU is at the forefront of serious academic research into the estimated $9 billion a year in economic impact that proms have on families and commerce in the United States.

PromWorks fully supports NDSU’s plans for future research into the prom phenomena.

PRESS RELEASES NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY PROM RESEARCH
The Extension Service of North Dakota State University at Fargo's Office of Family Economics is at the forefront of serious academic research into the economic impact that proms have on families and commerce in the United states.

Gone are the days when students wore their Sunday suits and dresses to their proms. According to research done by the North Dakota State University at Fargo' s Department of Home Economics, the typical prom couple spends an average of more than $500 on prom. Costs include buying or renting formal clothing, grooming, flowers, prom tickets, photographs and limousine rentals.

The Cost of Putting on Prom Varies Greatly in North Dakota News Release 2006

Holding the Line on Prom Costs News Release 2005

NDSU Survey Provides Tips to Hold the Line on Prom Costs April 2005

Youth Realize Prom Can Be Affordable And Fun News Release 2004

Prom Night Just How Much Is It Worth News Release 2003

High School Financial Planning Newsletter Prom Report 2003

Prom Planning Ahead News Release 2002