by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for Dakota State University, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Cost of attendance at Dakota State University ranged from $24,447.00 and up to $27,549.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: roughly $24,447.00 for in-state students versus $27,549.00 out-of-state.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $9,654.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,793.00 |
| Total cost | $24,447.00 |
| That is 27% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,447.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,696.00 |
| Net price | $19,751.00 |
| That is 3% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,447.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,436.00 |
| Net price | $16,011.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $12,756.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,793.00 |
| Total cost | $27,549.00 |
| That is 43% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,549.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,696.00 |
| Net price | $22,853.00 |
| That is 19% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,549.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,436.00 |
| Net price | $19,113.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 0.1% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $16,020.00 | $19,762.00 | $24,460.00 |
| Senior year | $16,046.00 | $19,794.00 | $24,501.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $64,132.00 | $79,113.00 | $97,922.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $24,432.00 | $30,139.00 | $37,305.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $738.00 | $910.00 | $1,127.00 |
| Total amount paid | $88,564.00 | $109,252.00 | $135,227.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $16,020.00 | $19,762.00 | $24,460.00 |
| Senior year | $16,029.00 | $19,773.00 | $24,474.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $32,048.00 | $39,535.00 | $48,934.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,209.00 | $15,061.00 | $18,642.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $369.00 | $455.00 | $563.00 |
| Total amount paid | $44,258.00 | $54,596.00 | $67,577.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $19,124.00 | $22,866.00 | $27,564.00 |
| Senior year | $19,155.00 | $22,903.00 | $27,610.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $76,557.00 | $91,538.00 | $110,348.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $29,166.00 | $34,873.00 | $42,038.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $881.00 | $1,053.00 | $1,270.00 |
| Total amount paid | $105,723.00 | $126,410.00 | $152,386.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $19,124.00 | $22,866.00 | $27,564.00 |
| Senior year | $19,134.00 | $22,878.00 | $27,579.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $38,258.00 | $45,744.00 | $55,143.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,575.00 | $17,427.00 | $21,008.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $440.00 | $526.00 | $635.00 |
| Total amount paid | $52,832.00 | $63,170.00 | $76,151.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the Net Price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $21,057.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $19,725.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,948.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $16,778.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,432.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,975.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,121.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Dakota State University Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
The median graduating debt at Dakota State University amounts to $14,250.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,100.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,250.00 |
| 75th | $25,500.00 |
| 90th | $34,938.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt detail.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,612.00 |
| Middle income | $16,125.00 |
| High income | $12,500.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $1,112.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
First-gen students typically face different financial-aid contexts than students whose parents attended college.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $13,619.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,000.00 |
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Dakota State University works out to $6,108.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at Dakota State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 6.3% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Dakota State University reach $134,634,176.00 across 8,387 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 90 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $5,650.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 72 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,591.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veteran aid breakdown.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Dakota State University, consider the following:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.