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Cost of Attendance

2024-2025 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.

South Dakota State University complies with the standards established by the College Cost Transparency (CCT) Initiative.

Direct Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$9,299$10,894 $12,809 $10,643
Housing and Food$10,176$10,176$10,176$10,176
Total Direct Costs$19,475$21,070$22,985$20,819 
Indirect Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$750$750$750$750
Travel$2,388$2,388$2,388$2,388
Personal$2,486$2,486$2,486$2,486
Loan Fee**$65$65$65$65
Total Direct and Indirect Costs$25,164$26,759$28,674$26,508

*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 and Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct and Indirect Costs.

Direct Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$9,299$10,894 $12,809 $10,643
Housing and Food$11,075$11,075$11,075$11,075
Total Direct Costs$20,374$21,969$23,884$21,718
Indirect Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$750$750$750$750
Travel$2,809$2,809$2,809$2,809
Personal$2,925$2,925$2,925$2,925
Loan Fee**$65$65$65$65
Total Direct and Indirect Costs$26,923$28,518$30,433$28,267

*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 and Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct and Indirect Costs.

Direct Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$9,299$10,894 $12,809$10,643
Housing and Food$5,538$5,538$5,538$5,538
Total Direct Costs$14,837$16,432$18,347$17,707
Indirect Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$750$750$750$750
Travel$2,107$2,107$2,107$2,107
Personal$2,194$2,194$2,194$2,194
Loan Fee**$65$65$65$65
Total Direct and Indirect Costs$19,953$21,548$23,463$21,297

*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 and Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct and Indirect Costs.

Direct Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$7,820$12,205 $14,098 $9,409
Housing and Food$10,176$10,176$10,176$10,176
Total Direct Costs$17,996$22,381$24,274$19,585 
Indirect Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$300$300$300$300
Travel$2,388$2,388$2,388$2,388
Personal$2,486$2,486$2,486$2,486
Loan Fee**$161$161$161$161
Total Direct and Indirect Costs$23,331$27,716$29,609$24,920

*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 and Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct and Indirect Costs.

Direct Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$7,820$12,205 $14,098 $9,409
Room and Board$11,075$11,075$11,075$11,075
Total Direct Costs$18,895$23,280$25,173$21,501
Indirect Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$300$300$300$300
Travel$2,809$2,809$2,809$2,809
Personal$2,925$2,925$2,925$2,925
Loan Fee**$161$161$161$161
Total Direct and Indirect Costs$25,090$29,475$31,368$26,679

*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 and Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct and Indirect Costs.

Direct Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Tuition and Fees*$7,820$12,205$14,098 $9,409
Room and Board$5,538$5,538$5,538$5,538
Total Direct Costs$13,358$17,743 $19,636$14,947 
Indirect Costs
Types of CostsSouth Dakota ResidentsMinnesota ReciprocityNon-ResidentAll Internet Courses
Books and Supplies$300$300$300$300
Travel$2,107$2,107$2,107$2,107
Personal$2,194$2,194$2,194$2,194
Loan Fee**$161$161$161$161
Total Direct and Indirect Costs$18,120$22,505$24,398$19,709

*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 and Indirect Costs include other estimated expenses for things like transportation and personal care. Financial Aid awards are based on Total Direct and Indirect Costs.

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