In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
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:
- The tuition & fees is $7,547 for in-state and $7,547 for out-of-state students.
- Private schools' tuition is $2,750.
- The tuition per credit hour is $124 for state residents and $124 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,196.
- The living cost is $8,150 (on-campus) and $8,490 (off-campus).
2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for South Dakota Community Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between South Dakota Community Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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On Campus | Off Campus |
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Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic TechnologySioux Falls, SD | $2,600 |
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Lake Area Technical CollegeWatertown, SD | $6,718 |
$6,718 | $124 |
$124 | $1,200 |
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$9,000 |
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Mitchell Technical CollegeMitchell, SD | $7,524 |
$7,524 | $124 |
$124 | $385 |
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$6,800 |
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Sanford Medical CenterSioux Falls, SD | $2,750 |
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Southeast Technical CollegeSioux Falls, SD | $7,650 |
$7,650 | $124 |
$124 | $2,400 |
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$8,404 |
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Western Dakota Technical CollegeRapid City, SD | $8,294 |
$8,294 | $124 |
$124 | $800 |
$8,150 |
$9,756 |
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| Average | $7,547 | $5,923 | $124 | $124 | $1,196 | $8,150 | $8,490 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.