Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,437 when living on campus and $26,105 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $24,105 when living on campus and $26,772 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 |
Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $1,200 | $13,300 | $13,300 |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,400 | $14,800 | $1,900 | $13,800 | $16,700 |
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 | $9,578 | $10,245 | $1,283 | $12,577 | $15,244 |
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 $10,245 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.10% 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 Sisseton Wahpeton College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,330 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 |
Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $8,845 | $11,947 |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,440 | $14,860 | $10,400 | $14,800 |
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 | $7,899 | $10,255 | $9,578 | $10,245 |
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 $10,669 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -7.20% 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 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 |
Northern State University | $6,736 | $11,936 | $6,736 | $11,936 |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,640 | $18,840 | $8,500 | $14,600 |
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 | $6,647 | $11,497 | $7,271 | $10,669 |
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 $12,577 when a student lives on campus and $15,244 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 | - |
Northern State University | $10,300 | $3,000 | $10,300 | $3,000 | - |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $8,800 | $5,000 | $11,700 | $5,000 | - |
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 | $8,030 | $4,547 | $9,796 | $5,448 | - |