Tuition Rates and Fee Schedule
Investing in education is an important decision, and the South Dakota Board of Regents is committed to providing you with transparent and detailed information about tuition costs, fees, and available financial aid opportunities. Here, you’ll find everything you need to plan for your educational journey, from understanding the breakdown of expenses to exploring scholarship options and financial aid programs.
South Dakota Named Most Affordable
South Dakota boasts a more affordable college experience than any other U.S. state. The main factors impacting the state’s affordability include its lower-than-average in-state tuition, one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, and enviably low-cost room and board.
South Dakota’s university system has the best ROI in the country
Students in the Mount Rushmore State can expect a typical lifetime return of $216,927 on their education. Return on investment at South Dakota’s public colleges is nearly twice the national median.
South Dakotans Have the 2nd Lowest Student Debt Balance in the Nation
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Consumer Credit Panel, South Dakota students hold some of the lowest debt balances in the nation.
FY27 Undergraduate Resident Tuition and Fees
Amounts based on 30 undergraduate credit hours and required fees.
| BHSU | DSU | NSU | SDM | SDSU | USD | |
| Tuition | $ 8,023.50 | $ 8,023.50 | $ 8,023.50 | $ 8,619.00 | $ 8,190.00 | $ 8,190.00 |
| General Activity Fee | $ 1,203.00 | $ 1,276.50 | $ 1,285.50 | $ 1,551.00 | $ 1,590.00 | $ 1,726.50 |
| Laptop Fee | – | $ 870.70 | – | $ 916.70 | – | – |
| Total Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
$ 9,226.50 | $ 10,170.70 | $ 9,309.00 | $ 11,086.70 | $ 9,780.00 | $ 9,916.50 |
FY27 Undergraduate Resident Total Cost
Amounts based on 30 undergraduate credit hours, required fees, plus room and board.
| BHSU | DSU | NSU | SDM | SDSU | USD | |
| Food Service Plan | $ 4,100.00 | $ 3,750.00 | $ 4,718.00 | $ 4,042.00 | $ 3,768.00 | $ 4,350.00 |
| Housing (Double Occupancy) | $ 4,338.00 | $ 4,996.00 | $ 4,558.00 | $ 4,586.00 | $ 4,950.00 | $ 5,148.00 |
| Internet Service | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Phone Service | Included | Included | Included | Included | Not Included | Included |
| CATV | Included | Included | Not Included | Included | Not Included | Included |
| Total Cost | $ 17,664.50 | $ 18,916.70 | $ 18,585.00 | $ 19,714.70 | $ 18,498.00 | $ 19,414.50 |