by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Dakota State University.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $4,746 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,320. All in all, the average on-campus student at Dakota State University paid roughly $23,405 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Dakota State University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,119 | $18,454 |
| — Housing | $4,746 | |
| — Meals | $4,320 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,286 | $7,757 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $23,405 | $27,211 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $114,130 in room, board and other essentials.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Dakota State University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,022 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,904 |
| One Year Ago | $15,276 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,119 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,950 |
| Two Years From Now * | $19,989 |
| Three Years From Now * | $22,259 |
| Four Years From Now * | $24,788 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 11.4% a year over the last three years. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $25,236 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $32,074 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $27,275 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $114,130 over four years — compared with roughly $52,511 for two years on campus.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 895 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |