Dakota State University Tuition And Fees

The 2022 tuition & fees of Dakota State University (Dakota State) are $9,633 for South Dakota residents and $12,735 for out-of-state students. Its tuition and fees is lower than the average amount of similar schools’ tuition ($17,362 – public Master’s College and University (smaller programs)) based on out-of-state tuition rate.

49% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid and the average grant amount is $4,824. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,031 for South Dakota residents and $21,133 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.


For the students who are admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for four(4) years is $39,433 for South Dakota residents and $52,167 for out-of-state students.

The estimated total costs of attendance with living costs and personal expenses is $93,599 for South Dakota residents and $106,333 for out-of-state students for four(4) years.

Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Dakota State University is $9,633 for South Dakota residents and $12,735 for out-of-state students.

It has risen by 1.02% for South Dakota residents and increased by 1.02% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year.

Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,594) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees are lower than the average amount of similar schools’ tuition ($17,362 – public Master’s College and University (smaller programs)).

The 2023 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Dakota State is $9,731 for South Dakota residents and $12,865 for out-of-state students.

It is an estimated cost based on the last two years’ tuition change rate and It may differ from the actual costs.

It has been risen by 1.02% for South Dakota residents and increased by 1.02% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year.

The living costs including room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,022. The Living costs stayed the same compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stays.

YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2020-2021$9,536$12,606$12,022
2021-2022$9,633$12,735$12,022
Change % 2021-20221.02%1.02%0.00%
2022-2023$9,731$12,865$12,022

***Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Dakota State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Dakota State is $39,433 for South Dakota residents and $52,167 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Dakota State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system’s new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022)In-State$9,722$9,812$9,903$9,995$39,433
Out-of-State$12,857$12,979$13,103$13,228$52,167
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State$9,812$9,903$9,995$10,088$39,798
Out-of-State$12,979$13,103$13,228$13,354$52,664
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$9,903$9,995$10,088$10,181$40,167
Out-of-State$13,103$13,228$13,354$13,482$53,167
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$9,995$10,088$10,181$10,275$40,539
Out-of-State$13,228$13,354$13,482$13,610$53,674
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$10,088$10,181$10,275$10,371$40,915
Out-of-State$13,354$13,482$13,610$13,740$54,186