In average, 84% of full-time first-time beginning undergraduate students (freshmen) have received grants and/or scholarships at 5 Selected Colleges. The average financial aid amount received is $5,262.
For all undergraduate students, 47.20% received grants/scholarship and the average aid amount is $6,275
The average tuition & fees for the schools is $9,469 for state residents and $12,913 for out-of-state students.
The average cost of attendance (COA) including tuition & fees, book & supplies, and living costs for 5 Selected Colleges is $29,222 and, after receiving financial aid, the actual cost is down to $23,960.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Beginning Undergraduate Students (Freshmen) | All Undergraduate Students | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amounts | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amounts | ||
| Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD | $12,018 ($8,916) | 74.00% | $5,158 | 39.00% | $6,041 |
| Dakota State UniversityMadison, SD | $12,756 ($9,654) | 87.00% | $5,263 | 44.00% | $5,792 |
| Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD | $11,947 ($8,845) | 93.00% | $5,565 | 36.00% | $6,397 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SD | $14,900 ($10,500) | 83.00% | $4,746 | 65.00% | $6,718 |
| University of South DakotaVermillion, SD | $12,942 ($9,432) | 81.00% | $5,580 | 52.00% | $6,428 |
| Average | $12,913 ($9,469) | 84% | $5,262 | 47% | $6,275 |