How much has Mitchell Technical's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

27.96%

In-State

27.96%

Out-of-State

Mitchell Technical's tuition & fees has increased from $5,880 (2015) to $7,524 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 27.96% over the past 10 years.

Mitchell Technical's tuition increase rate is higher than the South Dakota's average increase rate of -3.24%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 12.87% from 2015 ($15,380).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Mitchell Technical's COA is $17,359, which is decreased by -1.50% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Mitchell Technical's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 27.96% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $4,092. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Mitchell Technical College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$5,880$5,880-
2016-17$6,432$6,4329.39%
2017-18$6,592$6,5922.49%
2018-19$6,720$6,7201.94%
2019-20$6,944$6,9443.33%
2020-21$7,359$7,3595.98%
2021-22$7,524$7,5242.24%
2022-23$7,524$7,524
2023-24-$7,524
2024-25$7,524$7,524
Mitchell Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $385, and it has decreased -59.47% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$950-
2016-17$850-10.53%
2017-18$850
2018-19$1,10229.65%
2019-20$810-26.50%
2020-21$700-13.58%
2021-22$700
2022-23$700
2023-24$700
2024-25$385-45.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 9.25% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Mitchell Technical College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$8,550-
2016-17$8,550
2017-18$8,550
2018-19$8,550
2019-20$8,550
2020-21$8,550
2021-22$8,550
2022-23$8,550
2023-24$9,4009.94%
2024-25$9,4500.53%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Mitchell Technical College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Mitchell Technical College$7,524
($7,524)		$7,524
($7,524)		-
Southeast Technical College$7,650
($7,650)		$7,650
($7,650)		-
Lake Area Technical College$6,718
($6,718)		$6,718
($6,718)		-
Western Dakota Technical College$8,294
($8,294)		$8,008
($8,008)		3.57%

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