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Tuition Comparison Between South Dakota Colleges

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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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2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Colleges In South Dakota
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-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
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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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Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Colleges In South Dakota
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Institute of Lutheran Theology $10,160$10,560
Columbia College - Ellsworth AFB $8,496$8,304
Augustana University $37,342$39,190
Black Hills State University $8,916$12,018$9,000$12,100
Dakota State University $9,633$12,735$9,633$12,735
Dakota Wesleyan University $31,890$32,890
Lake Area Technical College $6,718$6,718-$6,718
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology $2,600$2,600
Mitchell Technical College $7,524$7,524-$7,524
Mount Marty University $31,500$33,100
National American University-Rapid City $16,065$16,065
Kairos University $3,600$3,600
Northern State University $8,845$11,947$8,845$11,947
Oglala Lakota College $2,684$2,684-$2,684
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology $10,440$14,860$10,400$14,800
South Dakota State University $9,299$12,809$9,299$12,809
Sinte Gleska University $4,714$4,714-$4,714
University of Sioux Falls $20,290$20,740
Sisseton Wahpeton College $4,330$4,330-$4,330
Southeast Technical College $7,650$7,650-$7,650
University of South Dakota $9,432$12,942$9,432$12,942
Western Dakota Technical College $8,333$8,333-$8,008
Average$7,578$12,782$9,435$13,000
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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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Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Colleges In South Dakota
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-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
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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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Living Costs Comparison Between Colleges In South Dakota
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther 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
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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
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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-
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