Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,274. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,750 |
| Housing & meals | $8,960 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $4,345 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,781 |
| Total cost of attendance | $34,274 |
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.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Sioux Falls net price compared with other South Dakota colleges
University of Sioux Falls has the 11th-lowest average net price of 13 South Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | Mount Marty University | $22,227 | 52% | $48,179 |
| 13 | Augustana University | $23,894 | 73% | $59,217 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All South Dakota colleges →
Why University of Sioux Falls costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sioux Falls | 83% | $21,383 | 63% | $54,521 | This school |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | 73% | $19,735 | 48% | $53,728 | |
| Augustana University | 68% | $23,894 | 73% | $59,217 | |
| Mount Marty University | 43% | $22,227 | 52% | $48,179 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Sioux Falls would cost you $1,648 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Sioux Falls, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$12,040).
- Dakota Wesleyan University gives aided families $11,238 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, South Dakota resident | University of Sioux Falls | Dakota Wesleyan University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,750 | $33,790 | −$12,040 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,500 | −$500 |
| Housing & meals | $8,960 | $7,600 | +$1,360 |
| Personal & travel | $4,345 | $1,850 | +$2,495 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,781 | −$876 | −$905 |
| Sticker price | $34,274 | $43,864 | −$9,590 |
| Average grants | −$12,891 | −$24,129 | +$11,238 |
| You pay | $21,383 | $19,735 | +$1,648 |
“+” means University of Sioux Falls 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.
University of Sioux Falls cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Sioux Falls?
Tuition and fees are $21,750 a year.
What is the total cost of attending University of Sioux Falls?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $34,274 a year.
What do families actually pay at University of Sioux Falls?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,383 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,145; $48–75k pay $17,992; $110k+ pay $24,038.
How much debt do University of Sioux Falls graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,141, and 2.3% 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 University of Sioux Falls overview