Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,620 when living on campus and $24,673 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,564 when living on campus and $23,617 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 State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $1,200 | $14,245 | $15,999 |
| Sinte Gleska University | - | $4,714 | $1,000 | - | $17,000 |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | - | $4,330 | $1,200 | $6,500 | $10,000 |
| Average | $9,259 | $8,203 | $1,167 | $12,194 | $14,247 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,259 for in-state students and $8,203 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 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 State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $9,299 | $12,809 |
| Sinte Gleska University | $4,714 | $4,714 | - | $4,714 |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | $4,330 | $4,330 | - | $4,330 |
| Average | $6,584 | $8,203 | $9,259 | $8,203 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,617 for state residents and $9,082 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.22% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, South Dakota State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,697 and Sinte Gleska University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $1,500.
| 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 State University | $9,384 | $16,917 | $9,384 | $16,917 |
| Sinte Gleska University | $2,008 | $2,008 | - | $2,108 |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,475 | $9,062 | $7,617 | $9,082 |
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 $12,194 when a student lives on campus and $14,247 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 State University | $9,562 | $4,683 | $10,490 | $5,509 | - |
| Sinte Gleska University | - | - | $10,000 | $7,000 | - |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | $3,000 | $3,500 | $6,500 | $3,500 | - |
| Average | $7,810 | $4,384 | $9,044 | $5,203 | - |