Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,603 when living on campus and $23,260 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,807 when living on campus and $25,464 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Dakota State University | $9,654 | $12,756 | $1,000 | $16,119 | $18,454 |
| Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $1,200 | $13,800 | $13,800 |
| Oglala Lakota College | $2,684 | $2,684 | $1,200 | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| South Dakota State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $750 | $15,050 | $16,809 |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | $4,330 | $4,330 | $1,300 | $7,000 | $11,000 |
| University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $1,000 | $15,304 | $17,150 |
| Average | $7,374 | $9,578 | $1,075 | $13,154 | $14,811 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,374 for in-state students and $9,578 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, South Dakota State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,283 and Oglala Lakota College has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,016 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dakota State University | $9,633 | $12,735 | $9,654 | $12,756 |
| Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $8,845 | $11,947 |
| Oglala Lakota College | $2,684 | $2,684 | $2,684 | $2,684 |
| South Dakota State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $9,299 | $12,809 |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | $4,330 | $4,330 | $4,330 | $4,330 |
| University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $9,432 | $12,942 |
| Average | $7,371 | $9,575 | $7,374 | $9,578 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,497 for state residents and $11,214 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 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 Oglala Lakota College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $2,070.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dakota State University | $6,731 | $11,931 | $6,731 | $11,931 |
| Northern State University | $6,736 | $11,936 | $6,736 | $11,936 |
| Oglala Lakota College | $2,518 | $2,518 | $2,518 | $2,518 |
| South Dakota State University | $9,384 | $16,917 | $9,384 | $16,917 |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of South Dakota | $7,118 | $12,768 | $7,118 | $12,768 |
| Average | $6,497 | $11,214 | $6,497 | $11,214 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,154 when a student lives on campus and $14,811 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Dakota State University | $9,742 | $6,377 | $10,599 | $7,855 | $6,941 |
| Northern State University | $10,600 | $3,200 | $10,600 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Oglala Lakota College | $7,200 | $4,450 | $7,200 | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| South Dakota State University | $10,176 | $4,874 | $11,075 | $5,734 | $4,301 |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | $3,500 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| University of South Dakota | $10,356 | $4,948 | $10,870 | $6,280 | $4,948 |
| Average | $8,596 | $4,558 | $9,557 | $5,253 | $4,640 |
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