For the academic year 2024-2025, South Dakota State's tuition & fees is $9,299 for state residents and $12,809 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its South Dakota State's tuition is quite lowe. The average tuition of the schools is $10,488 for in-state and $23,824 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to South Dakota State is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
University of Denver has the most expensive tuition & fees of $61,398 and South Dakota State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,809 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to South Dakota State is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between South Dakota State and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| 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 | ||
| University of DenverDenver, CO | $61,398 | $1,668 | $1,000 | $17,759 | $16,967 | ||
| Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL | $14,572 | $14,572 | $322 | $322 | $1,200 | $11,320 | $11,320 |
| Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN | $9,532 | $22,887 | $276 | $722 | $2,950 | $11,669 | $11,669 |
| University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE | $8,718 | $23,206 | $251 | $790 | $1,226 | $12,130 | $13,346 |
| University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND | $10,951 | $15,570 | $385 | $577 | $800 | $11,390 | $11,390 |
| North Dakota State University-Main CampusFargo, ND | $10,910 | $15,564 | $383 | $575 | $1,100 | $9,928 | $9,928 |
| Oral Roberts UniversityTulsa, OK | $35,470 | $1,400 | $1,920 | $9,960 | $14,200 | ||
| South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD | $9,299 | $12,809 | $259 | $376 | $750 | $10,176 | $11,075 |
| University of South DakotaVermillion, SD | $9,432 | $12,942 | $259 | $376 | $1,000 | $10,356 | $10,870 |
| Average | $10,488 | $23,824 | $305 | $756 | $1,327 | $11,632 | $12,307 |