The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 49.22% from 2018 ($17,411), where Institute of Lutheran Theology's current cost is $25,981.

In 2024, the COA is increased by 4.03% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $4,620 (2018) to $10,560 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 144.44% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $7,140 (year 2018) to $8,710 (year 2024).

Institute of Lutheran Theology's tuition increase rate is higher than the South Dakota's average increase rate of 2.55%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Institute of Lutheran Theology over the past 6 years. The COA has increased 49.22% for that period where the last year costs were $25,981.

The COA includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. It varies by major programs, type of living facility, and personal expenses.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 144.44% for the last 6 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $10,560. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Institute of Lutheran Theology over last the 6 years.

YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
2018-19$4,620$7,140-
2019-20$4,890$7,620
5.84%
2020-21$5,010$7,836
2.45%
2021-22$9,978$8,028
99.16%
2022-23$10,160$8,350
1.82%
2023-24$10,560$8,710
3.94%
Institute of Lutheran Theology Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $325, and it has increased 35.42% from the year 2018 to 2024.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2018-19$240-
2019-20$250 4.17%
2020-21$250 0.00%
2021-22$275 10.00%
2022-23$300 9.09%
2023-24$325 8.33%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 15.38% when living-off campus from the year 2018 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Institute of Lutheran Theology.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2018-19$2,624-
2019-20$2,702 3.00%
2020-21$2,702 0.00%
2021-22$2,783 3.00%
2022-23$3,034 9.00%
2023-24$3,157 4.00%