What college costs in South Dakota
We have federal cost data for 11 four-year colleges in South Dakota: 6 public and 5 private. For 2024–25, the median cost of attendance was $24,636 at public colleges (in-state) and $43,864 at private colleges. The median average net price, what students who got federal aid actually paid, was $20,183. Colleges are sorted by average net price.
South Dakota state financial aid
- State Higher Education Agency: South Dakota Board of Regents
Source: U.S. Department of Education state contacts. State grants usually require state residency and the FAFSA.
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern State UniversityAberdeen | $22,077 | $15,812 | $10,762 |
| Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish | $21,277 | $15,911 | $11,863 |
| South Dakota State UniversityBrookings | $24,636 | $19,841 | $14,266 |
| University of South DakotaVermillion | $24,422 | $19,858 | $14,921 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City | $25,385 | $20,183 | $15,348 |
| Dakota State UniversityMadison | $25,753 | $21,057 | $17,317 |
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMitchell | $43,864 | $19,735 | $15,251 |
| University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls | $34,274 | $21,383 | $18,145 |
| Mount Marty UniversityYankton | $48,247 | $22,227 | $19,564 |
| Augustana UniversitySioux Falls | $55,159 | $23,894 | $18,746 |
| National American University-Rapid CityRapid City | $34,452 | $31,062 | $31,062 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, cost of attendance 2024–25. Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid; it doesn't apply to international students. Public costs are in-state. Colleges with too little reported data are left out.