Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between best schools in South Dakota. For state residents, the average COA is $25,506 when living on campus and $27,221 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,150 when living on campus and $37,865 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | South Dakota State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $750 | $15,050 | $16,809 |
| 2 | Augustana University | $40,160 | $1,000 | $17,016 | $21,578 | |
| 3 | University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $1,000 | $15,304 | $17,150 |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $12,018 | $1,092 | $15,834 | $16,692 |
| 5 | Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $1,200 | $13,800 | $13,800 |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | $21,750 | $1,000 | $13,785 | $16,145 | |
| 7 | Dakota State University | $9,654 | $12,756 | $1,000 | $16,119 | $18,454 |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | $34,600 | $1,200 | $15,068 | $15,068 | |
| Average | $9,229 | $19,873 | $1,030 | $15,247 | $16,962 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in South Dakota. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,229 for in-state students and $19,873 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in South Dakota are increased by 2.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in South Dakota, Augustana University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,100 and Black Hills State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,718 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | South Dakota State University | $9,299 | $12,809 | $9,299 | $12,809 |
| 2 | Augustana University | $39,190 | $40,160 | ||
| 3 | University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $9,432 | $12,942 |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $12,018 | $8,916 | $12,018 |
| 5 | Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $8,845 | $11,947 |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | $20,740 | $21,750 | ||
| 7 | Dakota State University | $9,633 | $12,735 | $9,654 | $12,756 |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | $33,100 | $34,600 | ||
| Average | $9,225 | $19,435 | $9,229 | $19,873 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in South Dakota. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,777 for state residents and $16,775 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in South Dakota are increased by 2.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in South Dakota, Augustana University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $39,770 and University of Sioux Falls has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,470.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | South Dakota State University | $9,384 | $16,917 | $9,384 | $16,917 |
| 2 | Augustana University | $39,840 | $40,830 | ||
| 3 | University of South Dakota | $7,118 | $12,768 | $7,118 | $12,768 |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $15,849 | $8,916 | $15,849 |
| 5 | Northern State University | $6,736 | $11,936 | $6,736 | $11,936 |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | $7,335 | $7,470 | ||
| 7 | Dakota State University | $6,731 | $11,931 | $6,731 | $11,931 |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | $14,264 | $16,499 | ||
| Average | $7,777 | $16,355 | $7,777 | $16,775 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in South Dakota. 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 best schools in South Dakota is $15,247 when a student lives on campus and $16,962 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | South Dakota State University | $10,176 | $4,874 | $11,075 | $5,734 | $4,301 |
| 2 | Augustana University | $10,326 | $6,690 | $11,652 | $9,926 | $6,690 |
| 3 | University of South Dakota | $10,356 | $4,948 | $10,870 | $6,280 | $4,948 |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | $12,160 | $3,674 | $13,018 | $3,674 | $3,674 |
| 5 | Northern State University | $10,600 | $3,200 | $10,600 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | $9,270 | $4,515 | $11,100 | $5,045 | $3,375 |
| 7 | Dakota State University | $9,742 | $6,377 | $10,599 | $7,855 | $6,941 |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | $9,800 | $5,268 | $9,800 | $5,268 | $5,268 |
| Average | $10,304 | $4,943 | $11,089 | $5,873 | $4,800 | |
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