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South Dakota Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

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Undergraduate
(in-state) $14,134
($7,582)
Graduate
(in-state) $13,033
($6,501)
Books & Supplies $1,127
On-Campus Living Costs $13,500
Off-Campus Living Costs $14,913

Average Costs of Attendance at South Dakota Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $28,761 when a student lives on campus and $30,174 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $7,582 for South Dakota residents and $14,134 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $13,500 when a student lives on campus and $14,913 when living off campus.
2024-2025 Average Cost of Attendance
South Dakota Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$22,208 (In-State)
$28,761 (Out-of-State)		 $23,621 (In-State)
$30,174 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$7,582 (In-State)
$14,134 (Out-of-State)		 $7,582 (In-State)
$14,134 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,127$1,127
Living Costs$13,500$14,913
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - South Dakota Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of South Dakota colleges and universities is $7,582 for in-state students and $14,134 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 4.48% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
South Dakota Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$7,601$7,578 $7,550$7,582
Out-Of-State$13,156$13,294 $13,528$14,134
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - South Dakota Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of South Dakota colleges and universities is $6,501 for in-state students and $13,033 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 1.83% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
South Dakota Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$6,917$6,756 $6,501$6,501
Out-Of-State$12,678$12,642 $12,798$13,033
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - South Dakota Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of South Dakota colleges and universities is $1,127. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -16.15% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Books & Supplies Costs
South Dakota Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
Books & Supplies$1,361$1,376 $1,343$1,127
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - South Dakota Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of South Dakota colleges and universities is $13,500 when a student lives on campus and $14,913 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 5.79% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 2.48% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Living Costs
South Dakota Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
On-Campus$11,975$12,238 $12,761$13,500
Off-Campus$13,199$13,852 $14,552$14,913
[Chart] Living Costs - South Dakota Colleges
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