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South Dakota Colleges

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average cost of attendance (COA) of South Dakota Colleges is $27,371 for undergraduate schools and $27,476 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Costs of Attendance (2023-2024)
South Dakota Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$9,435$13,357 $1,253$12,761$14,571
Graduate$7,898$13,462 $1,253$12,761$14,571
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for South Dakota Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of South Dakota Colleges is $9,435 for in-state students and $13,357 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
South Dakota Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$9,435- $13,357-
Public Schools$9,435- $9,521-
4 Years or High$9,435- $11,431-
2-4 Years-- $6,846-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-- $19,112-
4 Years or High-- $21,471-
2-4 Years-- $2,600-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for South Dakota Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of South Dakota Colleges is $7,898 for in-state students and $13,462 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
South Dakota Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$6,731$1,167$12,437$1,024
Public Schools$6,731$1,167$11,296$1,064
Private Schools--$13,579$955
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for South Dakota Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average On-campus living costs of South Dakota Colleges is $12,761 and off-campus living costs is $14,571. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2023-2024)
South Dakota Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$8,382$4,379$9,707$4,864
Public Schools$8,202$4,357 $9,158$4,475
4 Years or High$8,759$4,695 $9,642$5,235
2-4 Years$6,901$3,569 $8,481$3,411
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools$8,833$4,434 $10,806$5,641
4 Years or High$8,833$4,434 $10,806$5,641
2-4 Years-- --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for South Dakota Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of South Dakota Colleges is $264 for in-state students and $331 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $355 for in-state students and $543 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2023-2024)
South Dakota Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$264$331 $355$543
Public Schools$264$249 $355$551
4 Years or High$264$337 $355$551
2-4 Years-$126 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-$471 -$534
4 Years or High-$471 -$534
2-4 Years-- --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for South Dakota Colleges