College Costs in South Dakota

The 2024 Directory of South Dakota Colleges and Prices

South Dakota Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2024

How much does it cost to attend college in South Dakota?   The average annual in-state college tuition in South Dakota was $11,333 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $3,919 lower than the U.S. average and ranks South Dakota in the middle of the pack as the 38th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of $537 from the 2019-2020 average of $10,796 and represents a 4.97% annual increase in tuition costs. The list of South Dakota colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 25 colleges and universities in South Dakota, the most popular being South Dakota State University with 8,155 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $7,773. Augustana University is the most expensive in South Dakota with an in-state tuition of $36,332.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
South Dakota Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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South Dakota State University
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Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$7,773 Tuition

#3 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 11,327enrollment
  • $18,160net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1245SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Augustana University
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Sioux Falls, SD

Augustana University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$36,332 Tuition

#1 Best Value in South Dakota

  • 2,086enrollment
  • $23,843net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1325SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

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$7,773 Tuition

#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

  • 9,856enrollment
  • $18,378net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1300SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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Rapid City, SD

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

$7,820 Tuition

#1 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $21,124net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1378SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Presentation College
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Presentation College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$22,384 Tuition

 

  • 615enrollment
  • $27,553net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 840-1130SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

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$28,900 Tuition

#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

  • 1,252enrollment
  • $21,476net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 810-1050SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Dakota Wesleyan University
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Mitchell, SD
 

Dakota Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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$30,700 Tuition

 

  • 887enrollment
  • $19,825net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 950-1420SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

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Black Hills State University
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Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University

Public 4 Year

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$7,700 Tuition

#6 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,425enrollment
  • $16,782net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1085SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.22Estimated Avg GPA

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Northern State University
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Northern State University

Public 4 Year

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$7,616 Tuition

#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,344enrollment
  • $17,264net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 800-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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University of Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

University of Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

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$19,940 Tuition

 

  • 1,594enrollment
  • $20,957net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

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Southeast Technical Institute
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Southeast Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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$3,720 Tuition

 

  • 2,453enrollment
  • $16,048net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

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Dakota State University
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Madison, SD

Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

$7,616 Tuition

#4 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,241enrollment
  • $17,977net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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National American University Rapid City
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Rapid City, SD
 

National American University Rapid City

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$15,390 Tuition

 

  • 1,151enrollment
  • $23,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

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Globe University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Globe University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$14,040 Tuition

 

  • 125enrollment
  • $18,351net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Oglala Lakota College
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Kyle, SD
 

Oglala Lakota College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$2,016 Tuition

 

  • 1,177enrollment
  • $5,243net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Lake Area Technical Institute
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Watertown, SD
 

Lake Area Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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$3,720 Tuition

 

  • 2,238enrollment
  • $12,735net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

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Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$10,440 Tuition

 

  • 28enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Sinte Gleska University
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Mission, SD
 

Sinte Gleska University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$4,200 Tuition

 

  • 544enrollment
  • $14,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

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