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Cost of Attendance

South Dakota State University has committed to comply with the College Cost Transparency (CCT) initiative by 2/1/24. You can view more information on this initiative at

2023-2024 Cost of Attendance

The costs listed below are estimates of the expenses a full-time student may incur for a year of attendance (fall/spring semesters). Each estimate includes a breakdown by Direct Costs and Indirect Costs. The Direct Costs are those costs that are automatically billed to the student by SDSU. The Indirect Costs include estimated costs for transportation, personal items, and room and board for students who do not live on-campus.

Direct Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$9,299$10,894$12,809$10,643
Room and Board$9,562$9,562$9,562$9,562
Total Direct Costs$18,861$20,456$22,371$20,205
Indirect Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200
Travel$2,309$2,309$2,309$2,309
Personal$2,374$2,374$2,374$2,374
Loan Fee**$65$65$65$65
Total Direct & Indirect Costs$24,809$26,404$28,319$26,153

*Based on 15 credits per term. Courses in certain disciplines have additional fees that may increase the total tuition and fee estimates listed above. These additional fees are based on the number of credits students take in that discipline.

**Added to estimated costs to off-set loan Direct Loan origination fees

***Minnesota tuition rates are estimated until the Minnesota Legislature establishes the rates in late summer.

Total Direct Costs represent an estimate of what full-time students will owe directly to the university. Total Direct & Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct & Indirect Costs.

Direct Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$9,299$10,894$12,809$10,643
Room and Board$10,490$10,490$10,490$10,490
Total Direct Costs$19,719$21,384$23,299$21,133
Indirect Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200
Travel$2,716$2,716$2,716$2,716
Personal$2,793$2,793$2,793$2,793
Loan Fee**$65$65$65$65
Total Direct & Indirect Costs$26,563$28,158$30,073$27,907

*Based on 15 credits per term. Courses in certain disciplines have additional fees that may increase the total tuition and fee estimates listed above. These additional fees are based on the number of credits students take in that discipline.

**Added to estimated costs to off-set loan Direct Loan origination fees

***Minnesota tuition rates are estimated until the Minnesota Legislature establishes the rates in late summer.

Total Direct Costs represent an estimate of what full-time students will owe directly to the university. Total Direct & Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct & Indirect Costs.

Direct Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$9,299$10,894$12,809$10,643
Room and Board$5,245$5,245$5,245$5,245
Total Direct Costs$14,544$16,139$18,054$15,888
Indirect Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200
Travel$2,037$2,037$2,037$2,037
Personal$2,095$2,095$2,095$2,095
Loan Fee**$65$65$65$65
Total Direct & Indirect Costs$19,941$21,536$23,451$21,285

*Based on 15 credits per term. Courses in certain disciplines have additional fees that may increase the total tuition and fee estimates listed above. These additional fees are based on the number of credits students take in that discipline.

**Added to estimated costs to off-set loan Direct Loan origination fees

***Minnesota tuition rates are estimated until the Minnesota Legislature establishes the rates in late summer.

Total Direct Costs represent an estimate of what full-time students will owe directly to the university. Total Direct & Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct & Indirect Costs.

Direct Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$7,820$12,205$14,098$9,409
Room and Board$9,562$9,562$9,562$9,562
Total Direct Costs$17,382$21,767$23,660$18,971
Indirect Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200
Travel$2,309$2,309$2,309$2,309
Personal$2,374$2,374$2,374$2,374
Loan Fee**$161$161$161$161
Total Direct & Indirect Costs$23,426$27,811$29,704$25,015

*Based on 10 credits per term. Courses in certain disciplines have additional fees that may increase the total tuition and fee estimates listed above. These additional fees are based on the number of credits students take in that discipline.

**Added to estimated costs to off-set loan Direct Loan origination fees

***Minnesota tuition rates are estimated until the Minnesota Legislature establishes the rates in late summer.

Total Direct Costs represent an estimate of what full-time students will owe directly to the university. Total Direct & Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct & Indirect Costs.

Direct Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$7,820$12,205$14,089$9,409
Room and Board$10,490$10,490$10,490$10,490
Total Direct Costs$18,310$22,695$24,579$19,899
Indirect Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200
Travel$2,716$2,716$2,716$2,716
Personal$2,793$2,793$2,793$2,793
Loan Fee**$161$161$161$161
Total Direct & Indirect Costs$25,180$29,565$31,458$26,769

*Based on 10 credits per term. Courses in certain disciplines have additional fees that may increase the total tuition and fee estimates listed above. These additional fees are based on the number of credits students take in that discipline.

**Added to estimated costs to off-set loan Direct Loan origination fees

***Minnesota tuition rates are estimated until the Minnesota Legislature establishes the rates in late summer.

Total Direct Costs represent an estimate of what full-time students will owe directly to the university. Total Direct & Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct & Indirect Costs.

Direct Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$7,820$12,205$14,098$9,409
Room and Board$5,245$5,245$5,245$5,245
Total Direct Costs$13,065$17,450$19,343$14,654
Indirect Costs
Types of
Costs
South Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200
Travel$2,037$2,037$2,037$2,037
Personal$2,095$2,095$2,095$2,095
Loan Fee**$161$161$161$161
Total Direct & Indirect Costs$18,558$22,943$24,836$20,147

*Based on 10 credits per term. Courses in certain disciplines have additional fees that may increase the total tuition and fee estimates listed above. These additional fees are based on the number of credits students take in that discipline.

**Added to estimated costs to off-set loan Direct Loan origination fees

***Minnesota tuition rates are estimated until the Minnesota Legislature establishes the rates in late summer.

Total Direct Costs represent an estimate of what full-time students will owe directly to the university. Total Direct & Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct & Indirect Costs.

For more information about specific rates and costs please visit Tuition and Fees.