For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of South Dakota Community Colleges is $7,547 for in-state and $7,547 for out-of-state students. For South Dakota private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $2,750.
Compared to last year's tuition in South Dakota, in-state tuition has increased by 0.96% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 0.96%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 0.00%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of South Dakota Community Colleges.
South Dakota Community Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students.
Western Dakota Technical College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,294 and Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,600 among South Dakota Community Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for South Dakota Community Colleges (2 year colleges) is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic TechnologySioux Falls, SD | $2,600 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Lake Area Technical CollegeWatertown, SD | $6,718 | $6,718 | $124 | $124 | $1,200 | - | $9,000 |
| Mitchell Technical CollegeMitchell, SD | $7,524 | $7,524 | $124 | $124 | $385 | - | $6,800 |
| Sanford Medical CenterSioux Falls, SD | $2,750 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Southeast Technical CollegeSioux Falls, SD | $7,650 | $7,650 | $124 | $124 | $2,400 | - | $8,404 |
| Western Dakota Technical CollegeRapid City, SD | $8,294 | $8,294 | $124 | $124 | $800 | $8,150 | $9,756 |
| Average | $7,547 | $5,923 | $124 | $124 | $1,196 | $8,150 | $8,490 |