Financial Aid at South Dakota State

The average amount of financial aid is $4,636 where 88% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarship aid at South Dakota State University. The average amount of tuition & fees is $9,299 for South Dakota residents and $12,809 for out-of-state students at South Dakota State University.
  • Average Financial Aid: $4,636
  • Undergraduate Tuition: $12,809 ($9,299 South Dakota residents)

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All Undergraduate Student Financial Aid

For academic year 2022-2023, total 8,692 students (88% of all undergraduate students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received amount is $4,636. Grant/scholarship aid includes federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid. Next table shows the financial aid statistics for all undergraduate students by aid types at South Dakota State University.
Financial Aid Statistics at South Dakota State University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid8,69288%$4,636
Pell Grants1,77618%$4,519
Federal Student Loans4,50046%$6,461

Beginning Student Financial Aid

For first time, full time beginning students (freshmen), total 1,969 students (100% of all freshmen) have received any type of financial aid and 1,969 students (100% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree seeking beginning undergraduate students. The average amount of grant/scholarship aid is $4,551 and the average amount of student loan aid is $7,998. Next table shows the headcount and average received amount of financial aid by source of the aid at South Dakota State University.
Beginning Students Financial Aid Statistics at South Dakota State University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Any Student Financial Aid1,969100%-
Grants or Scholarship from All Sources1,969100%$4,551
Federal Grants1,967100%$1,983
Pell Grants43422%$4,531
Other Federal Grants1,966100%$984
State/Local Grants33217%$1,335
Institutional Grants1,64583%$2,807
Student Loans1,16359%$7,998
Federal Student Loans1,11757%$5,143
Other Student Loans32416%$10,979

Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level

Next table shows the number of students awarded and average grants/scholarship aid amount by income level for whom paying in-state tuition rate at South Dakota State University. The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution (South Dakota State University.
Financial Aid Statistics By Income Level at South Dakota State University
Income LevelNumber of StudentsNumber of Students AwardedAverage Amount Aid Awarded
All level868810$4,322
$0-$30,000123122$8,701
$30,001-$48,0009088$7,912
$48,001-$75,000138129$4,808
$75,001-$110,000176163$2,525
$110,001 or more341308$2,525

Highest Tuition in South Dakota

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Augustana University (Augustana) is a Private, 4-years school located in Sioux Falls, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $39,190. The school has a total enrollment of 2,086 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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Mount Marty University (Mount Marty) is a Private, 4-years school located in Yankton, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $33,100. The school has a total enrollment of 1,252 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Dakota Wesleyan University (Dakota Wesleyan) is a Private, 4-years school located in Mitchell, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $32,890. The school has a total enrollment of 887 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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Presentation College (Presentation) is a Private, 4-years school located in Aberdeen, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $22,765. The school has a total enrollment of 615 and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
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University of Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls) is a Private, 4-years school located in Sioux Falls, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $20,740. The school has a total enrollment of 1,594 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Lowest Tuition in South Dakota

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Oglala Lakota College (Oglala Lakota) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kyle, SD. Oglala Lakota College is a tribal college.The 2023 tuition & fees is $2,684 for South Dakota residents and $2,684 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,177 and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
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Kairos University (Kairos) is a Private, 4-years school located in Sioux Falls, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $3,600. The school has a total enrollment of 917 and student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1 (20.00%).
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Sisseton Wahpeton College (Sisseton Wahpeton) is a Public, 4-years school located in Sisseton, SD. Sisseton Wahpeton College is a tribal college.The 2023 tuition & fees is $4,330 for South Dakota residents and $4,330 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 187 and student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
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Sinte Gleska University (Sinte Gleska) is a Public, 4-years school located in Mission, SD. Sinte Gleska University is a tribal college.The 2023 tuition & fees is $4,714 for South Dakota residents and $4,714 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 544 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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National American University-Ellsworth (National American University-Ellsworth) is a Private, 4-years school located in Box Elder, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,675. The school has a total enrollment of 61 and student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
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Rivalry Schools to South Dakota State

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University of Denver (DU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Denver, CO. The 2023 tuition & fees is $59,340. The school has a total enrollment of 13,734 and student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
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Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fort Wayne, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,254 for Indiana residents and $22,220 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,069 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Western Illinois University (Western Illinois) is a Public, 4-years school located in Macomb, IL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,661 for Illinois residents and $14,952 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 7,643 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNOMAHA) is a Public, 4-years school located in Omaha, NE. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,370 for Nebraska residents and $22,358 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 15,058 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fargo, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,857 for North Dakota residents and $15,511 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 12,242 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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University of North Dakota (North Dakota) is a Public, 4-years school located in Grand Forks, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,951 for North Dakota residents and $15,570 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,876 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Tulsa, OK. The 2023 tuition & fees is $34,100. The school has a total enrollment of 5,051 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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University of South Dakota (USD) is a Public, 4-years school located in Vermillion, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,856 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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University of Denver (DU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Denver, CO. The 2023 tuition & fees is $59,340. The school has a total enrollment of 13,734 and student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
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Western Illinois University (Western Illinois) is a Public, 4-years school located in Macomb, IL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,661 for Illinois residents and $14,952 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 7,643 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fort Wayne, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,254 for Indiana residents and $22,220 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,069 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNOMAHA) is a Public, 4-years school located in Omaha, NE. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,370 for Nebraska residents and $22,358 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 15,058 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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University of North Dakota (North Dakota) is a Public, 4-years school located in Grand Forks, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,951 for North Dakota residents and $15,570 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,876 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fargo, ND. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,857 for North Dakota residents and $15,511 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 12,242 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Tulsa, OK. The 2023 tuition & fees is $34,100. The school has a total enrollment of 5,051 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Brookings, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,299 for South Dakota residents and $12,809 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,327 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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University of South Dakota (USD) is a Public, 4-years school located in Vermillion, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,856 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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South Dakota Best Colleges

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023