Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,921 when living on campus and $27,452 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,920 when living on campus and $36,451 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 | ||
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $8,718 | $23,206 | $1,226 | $16,162 | $17,378 |
| University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $1,000 | $15,304 | $17,150 |
| Average | $9,075 | $18,074 | $1,113 | $15,733 | $17,264 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,075 for in-state students and $18,074 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Nebraska at Omaha requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,246 and University of South Dakota has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,283 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $8,370 | $22,358 | $8,718 | $23,206 |
| University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $9,432 | $12,942 |
| Average | $8,901 | $17,650 | $9,075 | $18,074 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,712 for state residents and $15,134 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Nebraska at Omaha requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,740 and University of South Dakota has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,773.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $7,978 | $16,860 | $8,305 | $17,500 |
| University of South Dakota | $7,118 | $12,768 | $7,118 | $12,768 |
| Average | $7,548 | $14,814 | $7,712 | $15,134 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,733 when a student lives on campus and $17,264 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $12,130 | $4,032 | $13,346 | $4,032 | $4,032 |
| University of South Dakota | $10,356 | $4,948 | $10,870 | $6,280 | $4,948 |
| Average | $11,243 | $4,490 | $12,108 | $5,156 | $4,490 |
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