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Can You Afford Dakota State University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Dakota State University’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $15,750 & $25,828

Worried about paying the full cost of $25,828 to attend Dakota State University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in South Dakota, the university offers a discount of 24.4% off tuition and fees. Also, 81.0% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $4,276. Students from low-income families receive an average of $7,008 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of South Dakota (no aid)

Tuition and fees$9,536
+ Room and board$7,148
+ Other expenses$6,074
Total cost$22,758
Affordability Score (64 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of South Dakota (with average aid)

Total cost$22,758
- Grants and scholarships$4,276
Net price$18,482
Affordability Score (50 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of South Dakota

Total cost$22,758
- Grants and scholarships$7,008
Net price$15,750
Affordability Score (51 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$12,606
+ Room and board$7,148
+ Other expenses$6,074
Total cost$25,828
Affordability Score (67 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$25,828
- Grants and scholarships$4,276
Net price$21,552
Affordability Score (58 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$25,828
- Grants and scholarships$7,008
Net price$18,820
Affordability Score (58 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Dakota State University.

Projected Costs Between $74,995 and $156,953 For a Four Year Degree. Between $35,648 and $76,348 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Dakota State University in 2020 - 2021 was $22,758. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.1% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $24,177 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $26,473, for a bachelor degree candidate ($24,919 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $101,252 over the course of four years ($49,096 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $113,655 based on a yearly growth rate of 2.8%. The expected two-year cost is $55,286.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Dakota State University

Cost With Interest for Residents of South Dakota

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.0%3.1%
Freshman year$17,384$19,990$24,177
Senior year$18,264$20,790$24,919
Total 2-year net price$35,648$40,780$49,096
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$13,581$15,536$18,704
Total monthly payment$410$469$565
Total amount paid$49,229$56,315$67,799
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.0%3.1%
Freshman year$17,384$19,990$24,177
Senior year$20,159$22,486$26,473
Total 4-year net price$74,995$84,887$101,252
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$28,570$32,339$38,573
Total monthly payment$863$977$1,165
Total amount paid$103,565$117,226$139,826

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.1%2.8%
Freshman year$20,469$23,360$27,268
Senior year$21,348$24,320$28,018
Total 2-year net price$41,817$47,680$55,286
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$15,931$18,164$21,062
Total monthly payment$481$549$636
Total amount paid$57,748$65,844$76,348
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.1%2.8%
Freshman year$20,469$23,360$27,268
Senior year$23,218$26,360$29,580
Total 4-year net price$87,299$99,360$113,655
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$33,258$37,852$43,298
Total monthly payment$1,005$1,143$1,308
Total amount paid$120,556$137,212$156,953

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Dakota State University.

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