2021-2022 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance Estimates
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.
- Undergraduates Living On Campus
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Types of
CostsSouth Dakota Residents Minnesota Reciprocity Non-Resident All Internet Courses Direct Costs Tuition and Fees* $9,299 $9,929 $12,809 $10,643 Room and Board $8,054 $8,054 $8,054 $8,054 Total Direct Costs $17,353 $17,983 $20,863 $18,697 Indirect Costs Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 Travel $2,003 $2,003 $2,003 $2,003 Personal $2,060 $2,060 $2,060 $2,060 Loan Fee** $80 $80 $80 $80 Total Direct & Indirect Costs
$22,696
$23,326
$26,206
$13,983
*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. - Undergraduates Living Off Campus
Types of Costs South Dakota Residents Minnesota Reciprocity Non-Resident All Internet Courses Direct Costs Tuition and Fees* $9,299 $9,929 $12,809 $10,643 Total Direct Costs $9,299 $9,929 $12,809 $10,643 Indirect Costs Room and Board $9,025 $9,025 $9,025 $9,025 Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 Travel $2,357 $2,357 $2,357 $2,357 Personal $2,423 $2,423 $2,423 $2,423 Loan Fee** $80 $80 $80 $80 Total Direct & Indirect Costs
$24,384
$25,014
$27,894
$25,728
*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.
- Undergraduates Living With Parent
Types of Costs South Dakota Residents Minnesota Reciprocity Non-Resident All Internet Courses Direct Costs Tuition and Fees* $9,299 $9,929 $12,809 $10,643 Total Direct Costs $9,299 $9,929 $12,809 $10,643 Indirect Costs Room and Board $4,513 $4,513 $4,513 $4,513 Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 Travel $1,768 $1,768 $1,768 $1,768 Personal $1,817 $1,817 $1,817 $1,817 Loan Fee** $80 $80 $80 $80 Total Direct & Indirect Costs
$18,677
$19,307
$22,187
$20,021
*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.