Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance reflects the estimated total expenses a full-time student may incur over one academic year (fall and spring semesters) at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, and includes both direct and indirect costs.
Direct costs such as tuition, fees, on-campus housing and meal plans are billed automatically by SDSU.
Indirect costs, which are not billed by the university, include estimated expenses for transportation, personal items, books and supplies, and room and board for students living off campus. These estimates help students understand the full financial picture of attending SDSU and are used to determine financial aid eligibility.
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Undergraduate Living on Campus
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees(4) | $9,554 | $11,196 | $13,166 | $10,952 |
| Housing and Food | $10,648 | $10,648 | $10,648 | $10,648 |
| Total Direct Costs | $20,202 | $21,844 | $23,814 | $21,600 |
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $810 | $810 | $810 | $810 |
| Travel | $1,846 | $1,846 | $1,846 | $1,846 |
| Personal | $2,338 | $2,338 | $2,338 | $2,338 |
| Loan Fee(5) | $66 | $66 | $66 | $66 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | $25,262 | $26,904 | $28,874 | $26,660 |
Online courses cost $365.05/credit hour. Access to all courses delivered online. Cost includes tuition and all general fees. Online courses do not require payment of the general activity fee listed above. More information can be found on the Tuition and Fees page under online tuition rates.
Some majors require additional discipline fees.
(1)Residents of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming who are either new first-time students, new transfer students from outside the South Dakota Board of Regents system, or South Dakota Board of Regents system transfer students and SDSU readmits who have not been enrolled for a period of 12 months or more, will pay an equivalent rate to in-state tuition through the South Dakota Advantage tuition program.
(2)Nonresident students qualify for a rate equivalent to in-state tuition if a parent or legal guardian graduated from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
(3)Minnesota resident tuition rate is applied to Minnesota residents who started in the spring 2024 term or in a prior term.
(4)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.
(5)Added to estimated costs to offset loan Direct Loan origination fees
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.
Undergraduates Living Off Campus
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees(4) | $9,554 | $11,196 | $13,166 | $10,952 |
| Housing and Food | $11,594 | $11,594 | $11,594 | $11,594 |
| Total Direct Costs | $21,148 | $22,790 | $24,760 | $22,546 |
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $810 | $810 | $810 | $810 |
| Travel | $2,298 | $2,298 | $2,298 | $2,298 |
| Personal | $2,912 | $2,912 | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Loan Fee(5) | $66 | $66 | $66 | $66 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | $27,234 | $28,876 | $30,846 | $28,632 |
Online courses cost $365.05/credit hour. Access to all courses delivered online. Cost includes tuition and all general fees. Online courses do not require payment of the general activity fee listed above. More information can be found on the Tuition and Fees page under online tuition rates.
Some majors require additional discipline fees.
(1)Residents of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming who are either new first-time students, new transfer students from outside the South Dakota Board of Regents system, or South Dakota Board of Regents system transfer students and SDSU readmits who have not been enrolled for a period of 12 months or more, will pay an equivalent rate to in-state tuition through the South Dakota Advantage tuition program.
(2)Nonresident students qualify for a rate equivalent to in-state tuition if a parent or legal guardian graduated from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
(3)Minnesota resident tuition rate is applied to Minnesota residents who started in the spring 2024 term or in a prior term.
(4)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.
(5)Added to estimated costs to offset loan Direct Loan origination fees.
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.
Undergraduates Living with Parent
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees(4) | $9,554 | $11,196 | $13,166 | $10,952 |
| Housing and Food | $5,004 | $5,004 | $5,004 | $5,004 |
| Total Direct Costs | $14,558 | $16,200 | $18,170 | $15,956 |
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $810 | $810 | $810 | $810 |
| Travel | $1,846 | $1,846 | $1,846 | $1,846 |
| Personal | $2,338 | $2,338 | $2,338 | $2,338 |
| Loan Fee(5) | $66 | $66 | $66 | $66 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | $19,618 | $21,260 | $23,230 | $21,016 |
Online courses cost $365.05/credit hour. Access to all courses delivered online. Cost includes tuition and all general fees. Online courses do not require payment of the general activity fee listed above. More information can be found on the Tuition and Fees page under online tuition rates.
Some majors require additional discipline fees.
(1)Residents of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming who are either new first-time students, new transfer students from outside the South Dakota Board of Regents system, or South Dakota Board of Regents system transfer students and SDSU readmits who have not been enrolled for a period of 12 months or more, will pay an equivalent rate to in-state tuition through the South Dakota Advantage tuition program.
(2)Nonresident students qualify for a rate equivalent to in-state tuition if a parent or legal guardian graduated from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
(3)Minnesota resident tuition rate is applied to Minnesota residents who started in the spring 2024 term or in a prior term.
(4)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.
(5)Added to estimated costs to offset loan Direct Loan origination fees.
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.
Graduates Living On Campus
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees(4) | $8,038 | $12,550 | $14,498 | $9,682 |
| Housing and Food | $10,648 | $10,648 | $10,648 | $10,648 |
| Total Direct Costs | $18,686 | $23,198 | $25,146 | $20,330 |
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $380 | $380 | $380 | $380 |
| Travel | $1,846 | $1,846 | $1,846 | $1,846 |
| Personal | $2,338 | $2,338 | $2,338 | $2,338 |
| Loan Fee(5) | $152 | $152 | $152 | $152 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | $23,402 | $27,914 | $29,862 | $25,046 |
Online courses cost $484.10/credit hour. Access to all courses delivered online. Cost includes tuition and all general fees. Online courses do not require payment of the general activity fee listed above. More information can be found on the Tuition and Fees page under online tuition rates.
Some majors require additional discipline fees.
(1)Residents of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming who are either new first-time students, new transfer students from outside the South Dakota Board of Regents system, or South Dakota Board of Regents system transfer students and SDSU readmits who have not been enrolled for a period of 12 months or more, will pay an equivalent rate to in-state tuition through the South Dakota Advantage tuition program.
(2)Nonresident students qualify for a rate equivalent to in-state tuition if a parent or legal guardian graduated from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
(3)Minnesota resident tuition rate is applied to Minnesota residents who started in the spring 2024 term or in a prior term.
(4)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.
(5)Added to estimated costs to offset loan Direct Loan origination fees.
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.
Graduates Living Off Campus
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees(4) | $8,038 | $12,550 | $14,498 | $9,682 |
| Housing and Food | $11,594 | $11,594 | $11,594 | $11,594 |
| Total Direct Costs | $19,632 | $24,144 | $26,092 | $21,276 |
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $380 | $380 | $380 | $380 |
| Travel | $2,298 | $2,298 | $2,298 | $2,298 |
| Personal | $2,912 | $2,912 | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Loan Fee(5) | $152 | $152 | $152 | $152 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | $25,374 | $29,886 | $31,834 | $27,018 |
Online courses cost $484.10/credit hour. Access to all courses delivered online. Cost includes tuition and all general fees. Online courses do not require payment of the general activity fee listed above. More information can be found on the Tuition and Fees page under online tuition rates.
Some majors require additional discipline fees.
(1)Residents of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming who are either new first-time students, new transfer students from outside the South Dakota Board of Regents system, or South Dakota Board of Regents system transfer students and SDSU readmits who have not been enrolled for a period of 12 months or more, will pay an equivalent rate to in-state tuition through the South Dakota Advantage tuition program.
(2)Nonresident students qualify for a rate equivalent to in-state tuition if a parent or legal guardian graduated from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
(3)Minnesota resident tuition rate is applied to Minnesota residents who started in the spring 2024 term or in a prior term.
(4)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.
(5)Added to estimated costs to offset loan Direct Loan origination fees.
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.
Graduates Living with Parents
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees(4) | $8,038 | $12,550 | $14,498 | $9,682 |
| Housing and Food | $5,004 | $5,004 | $5,004 | $5,004 |
| Total Direct Costs | $13,042 | $17,554 | $19,502 | $14,686 |
| Types of Costs | South Dakota Residents, South Dakota Advantage(1) (CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, WI, WY) and Child of Alumni(2) | Minnesota Resident(3) | Nonresident | All Internet Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $380 | $380 | $380 | $380 |
| Travel | $1,846 | $1,846 | $1,846 | $1,846 |
| Personal | $2,338 | $2,338 | $2,338 | $2,338 |
| Loan Fee(5) | $152 | $152 | $152 | $152 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | $17,758 | $22,270 | $24,218 | $19,402 |
Online courses cost $484.10/credit hour. Accessed to all courses delivered online. Cost includes tuition and all general fees. Online courses do not require payment of the general activity fee listed above. More information can be found on the Tuition and Fees page under online tuition rates.
Some majors require additional discipline fees.
(1)Residents of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming who are either new first-time students, new transfer students from outside the South Dakota Board of Regents system, or South Dakota Board of Regents system transfer students and SDSU readmits who have not been enrolled for a period of 12 months or more, will pay an equivalent rate to in-state tuition through the South Dakota Advantage tuition program.
(2)Nonresident students qualify for a rate equivalent to in-state tuition if a parent or legal guardian graduated from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
(3)Minnesota resident tuition rate is applied to Minnesota residents who started in the spring 2024 term or in a prior term.
(4)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.
(5)Added to estimated costs to offset loan Direct Loan origination fees.
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.
