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2023–2024 Estimated Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
Direct Costs
The estimated costs below are billed directly by SDSU.
| Cost/Fee | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) & Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Reciprocity | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Based on 15 credits per semester) | $3,887 | $4,684 ($312.25/credit hour) | $5,642 |
| General Activity Fee ($50.85/credit) | $763 | $763 | $763 |
| Housing Cost(3) | $2,596 | $2,596 | $2,596 |
| Food Cost(4) | $2,185 | $2,185 | $2,185 |
| Total Semester Direct Cost | $9,431 | $10,228 | $11,186 |
| TOTAL YEARLY DIRECT COST | $18,862 | $20,456 | $22,372 |
Online courses = $354.75/credit hour. Accessed to all courses delivered online. Cost includes tuition and all general fees. Online courses do not require payment of the general activity fee listed above. More information can be found on the Online Tuition and Fees page.
Some majors require additional discipline fees. More information can be found on the Tuition & Fees By Major page.
(1)All new first-time and transfer students who are residents of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming will pay an equivalent rate to in-state tuition.
(2)Non-resident freshmen and transfer students may qualify for a rate equivalent to in-state tuition if a parent or legal guardian graduated from South Dakota State University. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.
(3)Housing cost shown here is based on the average cost of a double-occupancy residence hall room during a standard academic calendar year. Internet access included. Rates vary based on hall. See individual residence hall rates on the Housing and Meal Plan Costs page.
(4)Food cost above is based on SDSU's Premier All-Access meal plan plus additional dollars, totaling an equivalent of 21 meals per week. See individual meal plan rates on the Housing and Meal Plan Costs page.
Indirect Costs
Indirect costs are expenses not directly billed by SDSU. These expenses will vary for each student. Expenses could include textbooks and supplies purchased through Jackrabbit Central - Student Union or other sites; transportation expenses include parking, fuel, vehicle maintenance, and other costs related to travel to home and/or work; personal expenses include necessities like laundry, cell phone service, clothing, personal care products, prescriptions, recreation, etc.
| Textbooks & Supplies | $1,200/year |
|---|---|
| Transportation Expenses | $2,309/year |
| Personal Expenses | $2,374/year |
| TOTAL YEARLY INDIRECT COSTS | $5,883/year |
Estimated Cost of Attendance (ECOA) for undergraduate and graduate students are budgets used by the South Dakota State University Financial Aid Office in determining eligibility for federal student aid. ECOA budgets include details for students living on-campus, living off-campus, or living at home with family.