Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best schools in South Dakota. For state residents, the average COA is $24,435 when living on campus and $26,402 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,639 when living on campus and $36,606 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 | $1,200 | $14,245 | $15,999 |
| 2 | Augustana University | $39,190 | $1,000 | $15,950 | $21,640 | |
| 3 | University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $1,200 | $14,007 | $16,932 |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | $9,000 | $12,100 | $1,200 | $11,900 | $12,028 |
| 5 | Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $1,200 | $13,300 | $13,300 |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | $20,740 | $1,000 | $13,305 | $15,525 | |
| 7 | Dakota State University | $9,633 | $12,735 | $1,200 | $15,276 | $17,533 |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | $33,100 | $1,200 | $14,362 | $15,126 | |
| Average | $9,242 | $19,445 | $1,150 | $14,043 | $16,010 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in South Dakota. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,242 for in-state students and $19,445 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in South Dakota are increased by 2.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in South Dakota, Augustana University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,190 and Northern State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,947 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $37,342 | $39,190 | ||
| 3 | University of South Dakota | $9,432 | $12,942 | $9,432 | $12,942 |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $12,018 | $9,000 | $12,100 |
| 5 | Northern State University | $8,845 | $11,947 | $8,845 | $11,947 |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | $20,290 | $20,740 | ||
| 7 | Dakota State University | $9,633 | $12,735 | $9,633 | $12,735 |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | $31,500 | $33,100 | ||
| Average | $9,225 | $18,948 | $9,242 | $19,445 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in South Dakota. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,777 for state residents and $16,355 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in South Dakota are increased by 5.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in South Dakota, Augustana University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $38,800 and University of Sioux Falls has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,335.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $37,962 | $39,840 | ||
| 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 | $7,200 | $7,335 | ||
| 7 | Dakota State University | $6,731 | $11,931 | $6,731 | $11,931 |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | $9,995 | $14,264 | ||
| Average | $7,777 | $15,570 | $7,777 | $16,355 | |
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 2023-2024, the average living costs of best schools in South Dakota is $14,043 when a student lives on campus and $16,010 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 | $9,562 | $4,683 | $10,490 | $5,509 | - |
| 2 | Augustana University | $9,470 | $6,480 | $11,460 | $10,180 | - |
| 3 | University of South Dakota | $9,060 | $4,947 | $10,501 | $6,431 | - |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | $7,400 | $4,500 | $7,528 | $4,500 | - |
| 5 | Northern State University | $10,300 | $3,000 | $10,300 | $3,000 | - |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | $8,960 | $4,345 | $10,675 | $4,850 | - |
| 7 | Dakota State University | $8,990 | $6,286 | $9,776 | $7,757 | - |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | $9,300 | $5,062 | $9,300 | $5,826 | - |
| Average | $9,130 | $4,913 | $10,004 | $6,007 | - | |
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