Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,297 when living on campus and $25,705 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,740 when living on campus and $27,148 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
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 |
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 |
Average | $9,583 | $11,026 | $1,340 | $13,374 | $14,782 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,583 for in-state students and $11,026 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,800 and Oglala Lakota College has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,684 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $12,018 | $9,000 | $12,100 |
Dakota State University | $9,633 | $12,735 | $9,633 | $12,735 |
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 |
Average | $8,194 | $11,021 | $9,583 | $11,026 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,383 for state residents and $12,363 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, South Dakota State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,697 and Oglala Lakota College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $2,070.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $15,849 | $8,916 | $15,849 |
Dakota State University | $6,731 | $11,931 | $6,731 | $11,931 |
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 |
Average | $7,638 | $13,211 | $8,383 | $12,363 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. 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 selected colleges is $13,374 when a student lives on campus and $14,782 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Black Hills State University | $7,400 | $4,500 | $7,528 | $4,500 | - |
Dakota State University | $8,990 | $6,286 | $9,776 | $7,757 | - |
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 | - |
Average | $8,390 | $4,984 | $9,339 | $5,443 | - |