Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,427 when living on campus and $27,432 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,733 when living on campus and $30,738 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 | ||
Dakota State University | $9,633 | $12,735 | $1,200 | $15,276 | $17,533 |
South Dakota State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $1,200 | $14,245 | $15,999 |
Average | $9,466 | $12,772 | $1,200 | $14,761 | $16,766 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,466 for in-state students and $12,772 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, South Dakota State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,809 and Dakota State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,735 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Dakota State University | $9,633 | $12,735 | $9,633 | $12,735 |
South Dakota State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $9,299 | $12,809 |
Average | $9,466 | $12,772 | $9,466 | $12,772 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,058 for state residents and $14,424 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, South Dakota State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,697 and Dakota State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,199.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Dakota State University | $6,731 | $11,931 | $6,731 | $11,931 |
South Dakota State University | $9,384 | $16,917 | $9,384 | $16,917 |
Average | $8,058 | $14,424 | $8,058 | $14,424 |
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 $14,761 when a student lives on campus and $16,766 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) | |
Dakota State University | $8,990 | $6,286 | $9,776 | $7,757 | - |
South Dakota State University | $9,562 | $4,683 | $10,490 | $5,509 | - |
Average | $9,276 | $5,485 | $10,133 | $6,633 | - |