Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,370 when living on campus and $28,282 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,325 when living on campus and $32,237 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 | ||
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 | $9,916 | $13,871 | $1,550 | $13,904 | $16,816 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,916 for in-state students and $13,871 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.22% 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 University of South Dakota has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,942 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
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 | $9,936 | $13,901 | $9,916 | $13,871 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,809 for state residents and $13,684 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -13.41% 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 University of South Dakota has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,773.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
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 | $8,879 | $15,804 | $7,809 | $13,684 |
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 $13,904 when a student lives on campus and $16,816 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) | |
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 | $8,930 | $4,974 | $11,101 | $5,716 | - |