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South Dakota Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution (A to Z)

There are 32 colleges in South Dakota - 12 public and 19 private schools. Next chart illustrates the 2020 tuition & fees distribution for colleges and universities located in South Dakota State. The chart is arranged from left to right in alphabetical order by college name (a to z). You may want to see detail tuition and other costs information by clicking bar in the chart for your desired school.
South Dakota Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution

2020 Costs of Attendance (COA)

The average COA of South Dakota universities and colleges in 2020 is $20,606 for South Dakota residents and $22,318 for students from other States including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board (on-campus), and other living expenses.
Table. 2020 Average Costs of Attendance for South Dakota Universities and Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees $7,572$9,284 $7,229$12,451
Books & Supplies$1,244$1,244
Room & Board$11,790$11,790
COA$20,606$22,318$20,263$25,484
2019-2020 Average Cost of Attendance For South Dakota

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In South Dakota State, 29 schools offer undergraduate program. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of South Dakota colleges is $7,572 for South Dakota residents and $9,284 for students from other States for academic year 2019-2020. The South Dakota tuition & fees have risen 2.82% from last year (4 years colleges). Next table and chart describes the 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees by school type and tuition trends over last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for South Dakota Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
4 Years or High2-4 Years4 Years or High2-4 Years
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2016 $7,764$10,232 $5,011$5,011 $18,020$1,725
2017 $7,899$10,666 $5,677$5,677 $18,826$1,550
2018 $8,047$10,837 $5,909$5,909 $21,651$1,800
2019 $8,225$11,079 $6,070$6,070 $19,189$1,800
2020 $8,456$11,392 $6,334$6,334 $19,881$2,500
2019-2020 Average Undergraduate Programs Tuition & Fees For South Dakota

Expensive South Dakota Colleges (Highest Undergraduate Tuition)

Augustana University$33,960
Dakota Wesleyan University$28,750
Mount Marty College$28,126
Presentation College$21,375
University of Sioux Falls$18,910

Inexpensive South Dakota Colleges (Lowest Undergraduate Tuition)

Oglala Lakota College$2,684
Sinte Gleska University$3,154
Sioux Falls Seminary$3,599
Institute of Lutheran Theology$4,890
National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension$6,000
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

In South Dakota State, 17 schools offer graduate program. The average graduate program tuition fees of South Dakota colleges in 2020 is $7,229 for South Dakota residents and $12,451 for students from other States. The tuition & fees rose 111.82% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 graduate tuition & fees and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for South Dakota Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
2016 $7,229$12,417$10,673
2017 $6,742$11,913$9,715
2018 $6,967$12,166$12,120
2019 $6,384$11,134$14,294
2020 $7,229$12,451$14,323
2019-2020 Average Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees For South Dakota

Expensive Graduate Schools in South Dakota

Augustana University$34,530
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology$19,250
Presentation College$17,854
South Dakota State University$16,675
National American University-Rapid City$15,075

Inexpensive Graduate Schools in South Dakota

Sinte Gleska University$2,008
Oglala Lakota College$2,518
Sioux Falls Seminary$3,600
University of Sioux Falls$7,020
Institute of Lutheran Theology$7,620
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Books & Supplies Costs

The average books & supplies costs of South Dakota colleges in 2020 is $1,244. The books & supplies costs rose 100.25% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
Table. 2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs for South Dakota Universities and Colleges
Books & Supplies
2016$1,268
2017$1,264
2018$1,280
2019$1,241
2020$1,244
2019-2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs For South Dakota

2020 Average Living Costs

The average living costs of South Dakota colleges in 2020 is $11,790 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $11,555 living off campus. 14 schools have on-campus living facilities in South Dakota State. The on-cmapus living costs rose 104.12% and off-campus costs rose 103.18% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 living costs and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Living Costs for South Dakota Universities and Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
2016$11,161$10,922
2017$11,296$11,123
2018$11,397$11,098
2019$11,323$11,200
2020$11,790$11,555
2019-2020 Average Living Costs For South Dakota

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