Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,422. 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 | $9,432 | $12,942 |
| Housing & meals | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $4,947 | $4,947 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$217 | −$217 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,422 | $27,932 |
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
USD net price compared with other South Dakota colleges
USD has the 8th-lowest average net price of 13 South Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | Mount Marty University | $22,227 | 52% | $48,179 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All South Dakota colleges →
Why USD costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Dakota | 99% | $19,858 | 60% | $51,926 | This school |
| South Dakota State University | 98% | $19,841 | 62% | $55,070 | |
| Black Hills State University | 96% | $15,911 | 43% | $46,674 | |
| Dakota State University | 88% | $21,057 | 51% | $50,970 | |
| Northern State University | 93% | $15,812 | 49% | $47,618 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of South Dakota would cost you $17 more per year than South Dakota State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of South Dakota, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$502).
- South Dakota State University gives aided families $231 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, South Dakota resident | USD | South Dakota State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,432 | $9,299 | +$133 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $9,060 | $9,562 | −$502 |
| Personal & travel | $4,947 | $4,683 | +$264 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$217 | −$108 | −$109 |
| Sticker price | $24,422 | $24,636 | −$214 |
| Average grants | −$4,564 | −$4,795 | +$231 |
| You pay | $19,858 | $19,841 | +$17 |
“+” means USD 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.
USD cost questions
How much is tuition at USD?
Tuition and fees are $9,432 a year for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending USD?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,422 a year for South Dakota residents living on campus and about $27,932 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at USD?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,858 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,921; $48–75k pay $18,540; $110k+ pay $22,193. These figures are for South Dakota residents.
How much debt do USD graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,500, and 3.1% 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 South Dakota overview