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2022 South Dakota Best Colleges Tuition Comparison

2022 South Dakota Best Colleges Tuition Comparison
This page compares the best colleges in South Dakota with tuition, admission, and more academic facts (Ranking data from College Evaluator). For the academic year 2021-2022, South Dakota State University rank first in the best South Dakota college ranking and Augustana University is placed in second.

Admission Comparison Between Best Colleges in South Dakota

5 public and 3 private schools rank in the best South Dakota colleges. The schools' average acceptance rate is 85.13% where Augustana University has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 71% and Black Hills State University has the highest rate of 97%. Total 35,903 students are attending one of the best South Dakota schools where South Dakota State University has the largest population with 11,405 students and Mount Marty College has the smallest number of students (1,167 students). The average graduation rate is 54.38% and the average students to faculty ratio is 16.38:1 at those colleges.
The following table shows the academic information and key facts of the best South Dakota colleges including acceptance rate, graduation rate, student population, and students to faculty ratio.
Table. South Dakota Best Colleges Overview
RankName Acceptance RateSAT ScoreGraduation RatePopulationStudent-Faculty Ratio
1South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
89%1,15059%11,40517:1 (5.88 %)
2Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD
71%1,22372%2,01912:1 (8.33 %)
3University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
91%1,12360%9,45916:1 (6.25 %)
4Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD
97%1,12139%3,60818:1 (5.56 %)
5Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD
79%1,06545%3,43121:1 (4.76 %)
6University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
92%1,15058%1,62816:1 (6.25 %)
7Dakota State University
Madison, SD
84%1,10049%3,18618:1 (5.56 %)
8Mount Marty College
Yankton, SD
78%93053%1,16713:1 (7.69 %)
Average85.13%1,10854.38%35,903 (Total)16.38:1 (6.11 %)

Best South Dakota Colleges 2022 Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimated Costs

The following table lists 2021-2022 tuition & fees and compares them between the best South Dakota colleges. The 2021-2022 costs are officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for the academic year 2022-2023 are calculated and estimated based on each school's rate of tuition change from 2021 to 2022.

For the undergraduate programs, the average tuition & fees of the best South Dakota colleges is $18,541 where Augustana University has the most expensive costs at $35,914 and Northern State University has the lowest amount of tuition at $11,947. The average graduate tuition & fees of the best South Dakota colleges is $15,357 where Augustana University has the highest tuition with $36,696 and University of Sioux Falls has the lowest amount of graduate school tuition with $7,110.
UndergraduateGraduate
Table. Best South Dakota Colleges 2022 Undergraduate Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
RankSchool Name 2022 Tuition & Fees2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1South Dakota State University $9,299$12,809 $9,399 $12,944
2Augustana University $35,914$35,944
3University of South Dakota $9,432$12,942 $9,533 $13,078
4Black Hills State University $9,000$12,100 $9,340 $12,469
5Northern State University $8,845$11,947 $8,941 $12,074
6University of Sioux Falls $19,900$20,287
7Dakota State University $9,633$12,735 $9,731 $12,865
8Mount Marty College $29,980$30,848
Average$9,242$18,541$9,389$18,814
Table. Best South Dakota Colleges 2022 Graduate School Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
RankSchool Name 2022 Tuition & Fees2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1South Dakota State University $9,384$16,917 $9,384$9,484
2Augustana University $36,696$36,913
3University of South Dakota $7,118$12,768 $7,118$7,194
4Black Hills State University $8,916$15,849 $8,916-
5Northern State University $6,736$11,936 $6,736$6,808
6University of Sioux Falls $7,110$7,110
7Dakota State University $6,731$11,931 $6,731$6,803
8Mount Marty College $9,650$11,391
Average$7,777$15,357$7,572$17,435

South Dakota Colleges Tuition Trends Over The Current Decade (The 2010s)

There are 31 colleges in South Dakota State - 12 public and 19 private schools. The average tuition & fees of public schools are $6,973 for South Dakota residents and $8,587 for others in 2017. It increase 6.59% from last year and 29.96% from 2010 cumulatively. For private schools, the average tuition & fees are $15,332 which are increased 8.32% from last year and 23.25% from 2010 cumulatively.


Tuition & Fees Trends of South Dakota Colleges from 2010 to 2017

Next table and charts illustrates the tuition changes from 2010 to 2017 for South Dakota colleges and universities. The costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education and due to the data availability, the avarage amount mainly based on 2-4 years and 4 years colleges and universities.
Undergraduate (Public) Undergraduate (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For South Dakota public schools, the 2017 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $6,973 which has increased by 28.34% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $8,587 which has risen by 29.96%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 4.28% while last year increase rate was 6.59%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for South Dakota Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
In-State Costs$5,434$5,906$6,199$6,268$6,342$6,617$6,973
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%8.69%4.97%1.10%1.18%4.33%5.39%
Cumulative Rates0.00%8.69%14.09%15.35%16.72%21.78%28.34%
Out-of-State Costs$6,608$6,772$7,162$7,350$7,717$8,057$8,587
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%2.49%5.75%2.63%4.99%4.40%6.59%
Cumulative Rates0.00%2.49%8.38%11.24%16.79%21.92%29.96%
For private schools in South Dakota state, the 2017 undergraduate tuition & fees are $15,332 which has increased by 23.25% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.32% while last year increase rate was 8.32%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for South Dakota Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
Tuition & Fees$12,440$12,844$13,080$13,435$13,905$14,155$15,332
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%3.25%1.84%2.71%3.50%1.79%8.32%
Cumulative Rates0.00%3.25%5.15%8.00%11.78%13.79%23.25%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of South Dakota public schools are $6,915 which has increased by 17.30% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $11,348 which has risen by 20.17%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.88% while last year increase rate was -3.44%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for South Dakota Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
In-State Costs$5,895$6,543$6,952$7,226$7,264$7,306$6,915
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%10.98%6.25%3.94%0.53%0.58%-5.34%
Cumulative Rates0.00%10.98%17.92%22.56%23.21%23.92%17.30%
Out-of-State Costs$9,443$10,605$11,466$11,370$11,761$11,752$11,348
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%12.31%8.12%-0.84%3.44%-0.08%-3.44%
Cumulative Rates0.00%12.31%21.43%20.41%24.55%24.46%20.17%
For private graduate schools in South Dakota state, the 2017 tuition & fees are $12,852 which has increased by 23.72% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 3.38812% while last year increase rate was 49.12%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for South Dakota Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
Tuition & Fees$10,388$12,736$12,020$12,121$12,121$8,619$12,852
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%22.60%-5.62%0.84%0.00%-28.89%49.12%
Cumulative Rates0.00%22.60%15.71%16.67%16.68%-17.03%23.72%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at South Dakota college cost trends.

9 Most Popular Colleges In South Dakota State - Tuition Comparison

This page introduce the most popular colleges and universities in South Dakota State. The popularity is calculated based on viewed and saved count last 6 months. Below, you can compare general academic facts including acceptance rate, student population, and graduate rate between the popular South Dakota schools. In addition, you can compare tuition & fees of those colleges and estimate for future academic year.

General Academic Factors Comparison Between 9 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In South Dakota State

In most popular schools in South Dakota, there are 6 public and 3 private schools. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the 9 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in South Dakota State including acceptance ratio, graduation rates, student population, and student to faculty rates.
Table. 9 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In South Dakota State Overview
Name Acceptance RatesGraduation RatesPopulationStudent Faculty Ratio
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD
84%48%2,809 1:15 (6.67 %)
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
92%53%12,600 1:17 (5.88 %)
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD
72%46%3,587 1:18 (5.56 %)
Stewart School
Sioux Falls, SD
-72%104 1:10 (10.00 %)
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD
84%39%4,244 1:19 (5.26 %)
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Sioux Falls, SD
--20 1:10 (10.00 %)
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD
-12%1,301 1:9 (11.11 %)
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
74%55%10,038 1:17 (5.88 %)
Colorado Technical University-Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
--28 1:6 (16.67 %)

2017 Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimated Costs

Next table list 2016-2017 tuition & fees and compares the costs between 9 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in South Dakota State. The 2016-2017 costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for year 2017-2018 are calculated and estimated based on each school's previous tuition change rates. See school's tuition page for detail description.
UndergraduateGraduate Living Costs
Table. 2017 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Tuition & Fees2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology $11,160$15,320 $11,160$15,320
South Dakota State University $8,172$11,403 $8,172$11,403
Northern State University $7,887$10,803 $7,887$10,803
Stewart School --
Black Hills State University $8,004$10,920 $8,004$10,920
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology $2,550$2,550
Oglala Lakota College $2,684$2,684 $2,684$2,684
University of South Dakota $8,457$11,688 $8,457$11,688
Colorado Technical University-Sioux Falls --
Average$7,727$9,338$7,727$9,338
Table. 2017 Graduate School Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Tuition & Fees2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology $8,040$13,800 $8,040$13,800
South Dakota State University $8,330$15,263 $8,330$15,263
Northern State University $8,032$14,546 $8,032$14,546
Stewart School --
Black Hills State University $7,956$7,956 $7,956$7,956
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology --
Oglala Lakota College $1,311$1,311 $1,311$1,311
University of South Dakota $8,558$15,491 $8,558$15,491
Colorado Technical University-Sioux Falls --
Average$7,037$11,394$7,037$11,394
Table. 2017 Living Costs Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Living Costs2018 Estimated Living Costs
On-CampusOff-campusOn-CampusOff-Campus
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology $11,720$13,520 $11,720$13,520
South Dakota State University $16,855$18,070 $16,855$18,070
Northern State University $11,520$11,450 $11,520$11,450
Stewart School -- --
Black Hills State University $10,995$10,995 $10,995$10,995
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology -- --
Oglala Lakota College $8,150$11,450 $8,150$11,450
University of South Dakota $11,720$13,449 $11,720$13,449
Colorado Technical University-Sioux Falls -- --
Average $11,826$13,155 $11,826$13,155