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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD 4 year Public

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,432

Cost of attendance at University of South Dakota in 2022 for students from South Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average $8,020
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,942

Cost of attendance at University of South Dakota in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average $10,613
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of South Dakota was $18,974. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at South Dakota University

South Dakota University net price calculator

$18,974

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in South Dakota and nationwide.

South Dakota's average $15,501
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of South Dakota University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $18,974 $494 (3%) $14,873 $16,321 $19,130 $21,342 $21,074
2021 $18,480 $791 (4%) $15,495 $17,294 $19,548 $21,009 $21,079
2020 $17,689 $335 (2%) $14,517 $15,866 $18,850 $20,175 $20,031
2019 $17,354 $707 (4%) $14,405 $15,356 $18,039 $19,725 $19,913
2018 $16,647 $145 $13,567 $14,641 $17,384 $19,106 $18,941
2017 $16,502 $604 (4%) $13,396 $14,868 $17,561 $18,592 $18,663
2016 $15,898 $368 (2%) $13,344 $13,907 $16,430 $17,887 $18,119
2015 $15,530 $946 (6%) $12,819 $13,255 $16,831 $17,845 $17,885
2014 $14,584 -- $12,172 $12,954 $16,195 $17,226 $17,305

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of South Dakota's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $25,657 $588 (2%) $9,432 $15,025 $1,200
2021 $25,069 $134 $9,332 $14,537 $1,200
2020 $24,935 $550 (2%) $9,332 $14,403 $1,200
2019 $24,385 $646 (3%) $9,061 $14,124 $1,200
2018 $23,739 $633 (3%) $8,772 $13,767 $1,200
2017 $23,106 $372 (2%) $8,457 $13,449 $1,200
2016 $22,734 $714 (3%) $8,457 $13,077 $1,200
2015 $22,020 $334 (2%) $8,022 $12,898 $1,100
2014 $21,686 $529 (3%) $8,022 $12,564 $1,100
2013 $21,157 -- $7,704 $12,353 $1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does South Dakota University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 2,154 dormitories available to its students at $4,366 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at South Dakota University is $485 per month.
Does South Dakota University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at South Dakota University for one academic year is $4,234, which works out to $470 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
South Dakota University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, South Dakota University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $4,625
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,625
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $6,012
How much is South Dakota University application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $20 and $35 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
South Dakota University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of South Dakota cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $259 $340
For out-of-state students $376 $654

Housing and Meal

University of South Dakota offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of South Dakota for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,234 $4,366 N/A 0 2,154
2021 $4,130 $4,280 N/A 0 2,226
2020 $4,129 $4,280 N/A 0 2,226
2019 $4,029 $4,188 N/A 0 2,224
2018 $3,917 $4,113 N/A 0 2,224
2017 $3,797 $4,086 N/A 0 2,200
2016 $3,185 $3,987 N/A 0 2,200

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of South Dakota during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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