Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between Colleges in South Dakota. For state residents, the average COA is $23,359 when living on campus and $25,501 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,925 when living on campus and $29,066 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
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Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
Institute of Lutheran Theology | $10,560 | $325 | - | $15,096 | ||
Columbia College - Ellsworth AFB | $8,304 | $480 | - | $20,672 | ||
Augustana University | $39,190 | $1,000 | $15,950 | $21,640 | ||
Black Hills State University | $9,000 | $12,100 | $1,200 | $11,900 | $12,028 | |
Dakota State University | $9,633 | $12,735 | $1,200 | $15,276 | $17,533 | |
Dakota Wesleyan University | $32,890 | $1,500 | $9,450 | $11,000 | ||
Lake Area Technical College | - | $6,718 | $1,200 | - | $12,750 | |
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology | $2,600 | - | - | - | ||
Mitchell Technical College | - | $7,524 | $700 | - | $9,400 | |
Mount Marty University | $33,100 | $1,200 | $14,362 | $15,126 | ||
National American University-Rapid City | $16,065 | - | - | $18,387 | ||
Kairos University | $3,600 | - | - | - | ||
Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $1,200 | $13,300 | $13,300 | |
Oglala Lakota College | - | $2,684 | $1,200 | $11,650 | $11,650 | |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,400 | $14,800 | $1,900 | $13,800 | $16,700 | |
South Dakota State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $1,200 | $14,245 | $15,999 | |
Sinte Gleska University | - | $4,714 | $1,000 | - | $17,000 | |
University of Sioux Falls | $20,740 | $1,000 | $13,305 | $15,525 | ||
Sisseton Wahpeton College | - | $4,330 | $1,200 | $6,500 | $10,000 | |
Southeast Technical College | - | $7,650 | $2,400 | $12,910 | $12,910 | |
University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $1,200 | $14,007 | $16,932 | |
Western Dakota Technical College | - | $8,008 | $1,000 | $12,000 | $14,400 | |
Average | $9,435 | $13,000 | $1,163 | $12,761 | $14,902 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between Colleges in South Dakota. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,435 for in-state students and $13,000 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of Colleges in South Dakota are increased by 1.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the Colleges in South Dakota, Augustana University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,190 and Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,600 for undergraduate programs.
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Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between Colleges in South Dakota. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,898 for state residents and $12,940 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of Colleges in South Dakota are increased by 1.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the Colleges in South Dakota, Augustana University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $38,800 and Sinte Gleska University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $1,500.
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Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
Institute of Lutheran Theology | $8,350 | $8,710 | |||
Columbia College - Ellsworth AFB | The graduate tuition information is not available. | ||||
Augustana University | $37,962 | $39,840 | |||
Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $15,849 | $8,916 | $15,849 | |
Dakota State University | $6,731 | $11,931 | $6,731 | $11,931 | |
Dakota Wesleyan University | $15,300 | $15,300 | |||
Lake Area Technical College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | ||||
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | ||||
Mitchell Technical College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | ||||
Mount Marty University | $9,995 | $14,264 | |||
National American University-Rapid City | $16,425 | $16,425 | |||
Kairos University | $3,600 | $3,600 | |||
Northern State University | $6,736 | $11,936 | $6,736 | $11,936 | |
Oglala Lakota College | $2,518 | $2,518 | - | $2,518 | |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,640 | $18,840 | $8,500 | $14,600 | |
South Dakota State University | $9,384 | $16,917 | $9,384 | $16,917 | |
Sinte Gleska University | $2,008 | $2,008 | - | $2,108 | |
University of Sioux Falls | $7,200 | $7,335 | |||
Sisseton Wahpeton College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | ||||
Southeast Technical College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | ||||
University of South Dakota | $7,118 | $12,768 | $7,118 | $12,768 | |
Western Dakota Technical College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | ||||
Average | $6,756 | $12,773 | $7,898 | $12,940 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between Colleges in South Dakota. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Colleges in South Dakota is $12,761 when a student lives on campus and $14,902 when living off campus.
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Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
Institute of Lutheran Theology | - | - | $11,939 | $3,157 | - | |
Columbia College - Ellsworth AFB | - | - | $10,944 | $9,728 | - | |
Augustana University | $9,470 | $6,480 | $11,460 | $10,180 | - | |
Black Hills State University | $7,400 | $4,500 | $7,528 | $4,500 | - | |
Dakota State University | $8,990 | $6,286 | $9,776 | $7,757 | - | |
Dakota Wesleyan University | $7,600 | $1,850 | $9,000 | $2,000 | - | |
Lake Area Technical College | - | - | $9,000 | $3,750 | - | |
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology | - | - | - | - | - | |
Mitchell Technical College | - | - | $6,800 | $2,600 | - | |
Mount Marty University | $9,300 | $5,062 | $9,300 | $5,826 | - | |
National American University-Rapid City | - | - | $14,400 | $3,987 | - | |
Kairos University | - | - | - | - | - | |
Northern State University | $10,300 | $3,000 | $10,300 | $3,000 | - | |
Oglala Lakota College | $7,200 | $4,450 | $7,200 | $4,450 | - | |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $8,800 | $5,000 | $11,700 | $5,000 | - | |
South Dakota State University | $9,562 | $4,683 | $10,490 | $5,509 | - | |
Sinte Gleska University | - | - | $10,000 | $7,000 | - | |
University of Sioux Falls | $8,960 | $4,345 | $10,675 | $4,850 | - | |
Sisseton Wahpeton College | $3,000 | $3,500 | $6,500 | $3,500 | - | |
Southeast Technical College | $8,404 | $4,506 | $8,404 | $4,506 | - | |
University of South Dakota | $9,060 | $4,947 | $10,501 | $6,431 | - | |
Western Dakota Technical College | $9,300 | $2,700 | $11,700 | $2,700 | - | |
Average | $8,382 | $4,379 | $9,881 | $5,022 | - |