College Tuition in South Dakota (2026): Average Cost and Full List

	South Dakota	National	Difference
Average in-state tuition	$13,072	$18,082	-28%

All 24 Colleges in South Dakota

#	College	City	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State	Acceptance
1	Oglala Lakota College	Kyle	$2,684	$2,684	—
2	Kairos University	Sioux Falls	$3,600	$3,600	85%
3	Sisseton Wahpeton College	Sisseton	$4,330	$4,330	—
4	Sinte Gleska University	Mission	$4,714	$4,714	—
5	Lake Area Technical College	Watertown	$6,718	$6,718	—
6	Mitchell Technical College	Mitchell	$7,524	$7,524	—
7	Southeast Technical College	Sioux Falls	$7,650	$7,650	—
8	Western Dakota Technical College	Rapid City	$8,294	$8,294	—
9	Black Hills State University	Spearfish	$8,764	$11,866	96%
10	Northern State University	Aberdeen	$8,845	$11,947	93%
11	South Dakota State University	Brookings	$9,299	$12,809	98%
12	University of South Dakota	Vermillion	$9,432	$12,942	99%
13	Dakota State University	Madison	$9,654	$12,756	88%
14	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Rapid City	$10,500	$14,900	80%
15	National American University-Rapid City	Rapid City	$16,065	$16,065	—
16	University of Sioux Falls	Sioux Falls	$21,750	$21,750	83%
17	Dakota Wesleyan University	Mitchell	$33,790	$33,790	73%
18	Mount Marty University	Yankton	$34,600	$34,600	43%
19	Augustana University	Sioux Falls	$40,160	$40,160	68%
20	The Salon Professional Academy	Rapid City	$16,485 †	—	—
21	Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City	Rapid City	$16,450 †	—	—
22	Sanford Medical Center	Sioux Falls	—	—	—
23	Stewart School	Sioux Falls	$14,300 †	—	—
24	California Intercontinental University	Sioux Falls	—	—	—

† Published tuition for the school's largest program; the school does not report a school-wide in-state rate. — means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that field.

FAQ

How much does college cost in South Dakota?

The average in-state tuition in South Dakota is $13,072 per year, based on 24 colleges.

What is the cheapest college in South Dakota?

The lowest in-state tuition in South Dakota is $2,684 at Oglala Lakota College.

What is the most expensive college in South Dakota?

The highest in-state tuition in South Dakota is $40,160 at Augustana University.

How does South Dakota compare to the national average?

The national average in-state tuition is $18,082; South Dakota is 28% below that.

How many colleges are in South Dakota?

College Scorecard lists 24 colleges in South Dakota.

South Dakota vs. National Average