Paying for USD

For the academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & required fees is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for out-of-state students for prospective students at USD. The tuition & fees is same to last year's amount. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,118 for South Dakota residents and $12,768 for out-of-state students.
The living costs including room, board, and other expenses is $13,171 when a student lives on campus and $15,730 when a student lives off campus at University of South Dakota.
  • Undergraduate Tuition: $12,942 ($9,432 South Dakota residents)
  • Graduate Tuition: $12,768 ($7,118 South Dakota residents)

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Cost of Attendance (COA)

For the academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & required fees is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for out-of-state students for prospective students at USD. The tuition & fees is same to last year's amount. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,118 for South Dakota residents and $12,768 for out-of-state students.
57 out of total 7,132 undergraduate students (1%) received financial aid(grants or scholarship) and the average amount of the aid is $6,850.
The living costs including room, board, and other expenses is $13,171 when a student lives on campus and $15,730 when a student lives off campus at University of South Dakota. The total cost of attendance (COA) is $27,313 before receiving financial aid and the net price with financial aid is $20,463.
University of South Dakota 2023 Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fees$9,432 (South Dakota Residents)
$12,942 (out-of-state)
Living Costs$13,171 (On-campus)
$15,730 (Off-campus)
Cost of attendance
Living on Campus$23,803 (South Dakota Residents)
$27,313 Out-of-State
Living off Campus$26,362 (South Dakota Residents)
$29,872 Out-of-State
Average Financial Amount$6,850
Net Price after Aid
Living on Campus$16,953 (South Dakota Residents)
$20,463 Out-of-State
Living off Campus$19,512 (South Dakota Residents)
$23,022 Out-of-State

USD 2023 Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of University of South Dakota is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for other students for undergraduate programs. The undergraduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is $7,118 for South Dakota residents and $12,768 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year at USD.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at University of South Dakota
UndergraduateGraduate
South Dakota residentsOut of StateSouth Dakota residentsOut of State
2018-2019$9,061$12,425$6,835$12,249
2019-2020$9,332$12,807$7,043$12,637
2020-2021$9,332$12,807$7,043$12,637
2021-2022$9,432$12,942$7,118$12,768
2022-2023$9,432$12,942$7,118$12,768
2023-2024$9,432$12,942$7,118$12,768

USD 2023 Living Costs

For the academic year 2022-2023, the living cost is $14,655 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at University of South Dakota. On-campus living costs are decreased by -0.41% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living cost is $15,730. Off-campus living costs are increased by 4.69% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Costs at University of South Dakota
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$8,216$4,379$8,431$5,693
2019-2020$8,409$4,458$8,608$5,795
2020-2021$8,410$4,560$8,609$5,928
2021-2022$8,600$4,625$9,013$6,012
2022-2023$8,224$4,947$9,299$6,431
2023-2024$9,060$4,947$10,501$6,431

USD 2023 Tuition per Credit Hour

For the academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour at University of South Dakota is $259 for South Dakota residents and $376 for other students for undergraduate programs. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
The graduate tuition per credit hour is $340 for South Dakota residents and $654 for other students at University of South Dakota. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition per Credit Hour University of South Dakota
UndergraduateGraduate
South Dakota residentsOut of StateSouth Dakota residentsOut of State
2018-2019$248$361$326$627
2019-2020$257$372$337$648
2020-2021$257$372$337$648
2021-2022$259$376$340$654
2022-2023$259$376$340$654
2023-2024$259$376$340$654

USD 2023 Book & Supply Costs

For the academic year 2022-2023, The average books & supplies cost at University of South Dakota is $1,200. The book & supply costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Costs for Books & Supplies University of South Dakota
Books & Supplies Costs
2018-2019$1,200
2019-2020$1,200
2020-2021$1,200
2021-2022$1,200
2022-2023$1,200
2023-2024$1,200

USD Alternative Tuition Plans

University of South Dakota offers alternative tuition plans including Tuition payment plan.
Alternative Tuition Plans offered by University of South Dakota
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Highest Tuition in South Dakota

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Augustana University (Augie) 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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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 USD

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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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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 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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South Dakota State UniversityPublic, 4-yearsBrookings, SD

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Augustana UniversityPrivate, 4-yearsSioux Falls, SD

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University of South DakotaPublic, 4-yearsVermillion, SD

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Black Hills State UniversityPublic, 4-yearsSpearfish, SD

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Northern State UniversityPublic, 4-yearsAberdeen, SD

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University of Sioux FallsPrivate, 4-yearsSioux Falls, SD

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