Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,957 when living on campus and $25,474 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,871 when living on campus and $24,388 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 |
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 |
University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $1,200 | $14,007 | $16,932 |
Average | $9,455 | $8,369 | $1,167 | $12,336 | $14,852 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,455 for in-state students and $8,369 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, University of South Dakota requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,942 and Oglala Lakota College has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,684 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 |
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 |
University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $9,432 | $12,942 |
Average | $6,682 | $8,369 | $9,455 | $8,369 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,744 for state residents and $9,248 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 | ||
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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 |
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. | |||
University of South Dakota | $7,118 | $12,768 | $7,118 | $12,768 |
Average | $5,552 | $9,228 | $7,744 | $9,248 |
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 $12,336 when a student lives on campus and $14,852 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 | - |
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 | - |
University of South Dakota | $9,060 | $4,947 | $10,501 | $6,431 | - |
Average | $7,562 | $4,773 | $9,078 | $5,775 | - |