Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,187 when living on campus and $25,600 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,452 when living on campus and $28,865 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 | ||
| Black Hills State University | $9,000 | $12,100 | $1,200 | $11,900 | $12,028 |
| 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 State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $1,200 | $14,245 | $15,999 |
| University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $1,200 | $14,007 | $16,932 |
| Average | $9,242 | $12,507 | $1,200 | $13,746 | $15,158 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,242 for in-state students and $12,507 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of South Dakota requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,942 and Northern State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,947 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $12,018 | $9,000 | $12,100 |
| Dakota State University | $9,633 | $12,735 | $9,633 | $12,735 |
| Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $8,845 | $11,947 |
| South Dakota State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $9,299 | $12,809 |
| University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $9,432 | $12,942 |
| Average | $9,225 | $12,490 | $9,242 | $12,507 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,777 for state residents and $13,880 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate 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 graduate tuition & fees of $15,697 and Dakota State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,199.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $15,849 | $8,916 | $15,849 |
| Dakota State University | $6,731 | $11,931 | $6,731 | $11,931 |
| Northern State University | $6,736 | $11,936 | $6,736 | $11,936 |
| South Dakota State University | $9,384 | $16,917 | $9,384 | $16,917 |
| University of South Dakota | $7,118 | $12,768 | $7,118 | $12,768 |
| Average | $7,777 | $13,880 | $7,777 | $13,880 |
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 $13,746 when a student lives on campus and $15,158 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Black Hills State University | $7,400 | $4,500 | $7,528 | $4,500 | - |
| Dakota State University | $8,990 | $6,286 | $9,776 | $7,757 | - |
| Northern State University | $10,300 | $3,000 | $10,300 | $3,000 | - |
| South Dakota State University | $9,562 | $4,683 | $10,490 | $5,509 | - |
| University of South Dakota | $9,060 | $4,947 | $10,501 | $6,431 | - |
| Average | $9,062 | $4,683 | $9,719 | $5,439 | - |