Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,636. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for South Dakota residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,299 | $12,809 |
| Housing & meals | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $4,683 | $4,683 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$108 | −$108 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,636 | $28,146 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
South Dakota State University net price compared with other South Dakota colleges
South Dakota State University has the 7th-lowest average net price of 13 South Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sinte Gleska University | $12,768 | 15% | $20,948 |
| 4 | Northern State University | $15,812 | 49% | $47,618 |
| 5 | Black Hills State University | $15,911 | 43% | $46,674 |
| 6 | Dakota Wesleyan University | $19,735 | 48% | $53,728 |
| 7 | South Dakota State University | $19,841 | 62% | $55,070 |
| 8 | University of South Dakota | $19,858 | 60% | $51,926 |
| 9 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $20,183 | 53% | $72,257 |
| 10 | Dakota State University | $21,057 | 51% | $50,970 |
| 11 | University of Sioux Falls | $21,383 | 63% | $54,521 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All South Dakota colleges →
Why South Dakota State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State University | 98% | $19,841 | 62% | $55,070 | This school |
| University of South Dakota | 99% | $19,858 | 60% | $51,926 | |
| Black Hills State University | 96% | $15,911 | 43% | $46,674 | |
| Northern State University | 93% | $15,812 | 49% | $47,618 | |
| Dakota State University | 88% | $21,057 | 51% | $50,970 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
South Dakota State University would cost you $17 less per year than University of South Dakota, on average.
- Higher sticker price at South Dakota State University, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$502).
- South Dakota State University gives aided families $231 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, South Dakota resident | South Dakota State University | USD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,299 | $9,432 | −$133 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $9,562 | $9,060 | +$502 |
| Personal & travel | $4,683 | $4,947 | −$264 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$108 | −$217 | +$109 |
| Sticker price | $24,636 | $24,422 | +$214 |
| Average grants | −$4,795 | −$4,564 | −$231 |
| You pay | $19,841 | $19,858 | −$17 |
“+” means South Dakota State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
South Dakota State University cost questions
How much is tuition at South Dakota State University?
Tuition and fees are $9,299 a year for South Dakota residents and $12,809 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending South Dakota State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,636 a year for South Dakota residents living on campus and about $28,146 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at South Dakota State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,841 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,266; $48–75k pay $18,073; $110k+ pay $21,886. These figures are for South Dakota residents.
How much debt do South Dakota State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,246, and 2.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to South Dakota State University overview