Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,524 when living on campus and $26,141 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,968 when living on campus and $27,585 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 | $9,633 | $12,735 | $1,200 | $15,276 | $17,533 |
| 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 |
| University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $1,200 | $14,007 | $16,932 |
| Average | $9,578 | $11,022 | $1,340 | $13,607 | $15,223 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,578 for in-state students and $11,022 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.11% 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dakota State University | $9,633 | $12,735 | $9,633 | $12,735 |
| 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 |
| University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $9,432 | $12,942 |
| Average | $8,207 | $11,034 | $9,578 | $11,022 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,271 for state residents and $10,751 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -7.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,200 and Oglala Lakota College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $2,070.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,640 | $18,840 | $8,500 | $14,600 |
| University of South Dakota | $7,118 | $12,768 | $7,118 | $12,768 |
| Average | $6,749 | $11,599 | $7,271 | $10,751 |
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 $13,607 when a student lives on campus and $15,223 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 | $8,990 | $6,286 | $9,776 | $7,757 | - |
| 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 | - |
| University of South Dakota | $9,060 | $4,947 | $10,501 | $6,431 | - |
| Average | $8,870 | $4,737 | $9,895 | $5,328 | - |