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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$13,000
($9,435)
Graduate
(in-state)
$12,940
($7,898)
Books & Supplies $1,163
On-Campus Living Costs $12,761
Off-Campus Living Costs $14,902

Average Costs of Attendance at South Dakota Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $26,925 when a student lives on campus and $29,066 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $9,435 for South Dakota residents and $13,000 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $12,761 when a student lives on campus and $14,902 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
South Dakota Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$23,359 (In-State)
$26,925 (Out-of-State)
$25,501 (In-State)
$29,066 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$9,435 (In-State)
$13,000 (Out-of-State)
$9,435 (In-State)
$13,000 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,163$1,163
Living Costs$12,761$14,902
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - South Dakota Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of South Dakota colleges and universities is $9,435 for in-state students and $13,000 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 1.71% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
South Dakota Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$7,448$7,601 $7,578$9,435
Out-Of-State$12,279$12,765 $12,782$13,000
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - South Dakota Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of South Dakota colleges and universities is $7,898 for in-state students and $12,940 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 1.31% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
South Dakota Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$6,729$6,917 $6,756$7,898
Out-Of-State$11,916$12,658 $12,773$12,940
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - South Dakota Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of South Dakota colleges and universities is $1,163. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -3.45% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
South Dakota Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,218$1,228 $1,205$1,163
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - South Dakota Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of South Dakota colleges and universities is $12,761 when a student lives on campus and $14,902 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.28% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 5.71% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
South Dakota Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$11,829$11,975 $12,238$12,761
Off-Campus$12,677$13,175 $14,098$14,902
[Chart] Living Costs - South Dakota Colleges