by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Dakota State University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this Dakota State cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Dakota State University ran about $12,735 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $9,633 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,718 | $2,017 | $12,735 |
| In-State | $7,616 | $2,017 | $9,633 |
Dakota State tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Dakota State University cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Dakota State University out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $12,735 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at Dakota State pay about $9,633 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how Dakota State compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Plains States | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Dakota State University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Dakota State University increased with an average annual rate of 1.27% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $9,880 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state Dakota State tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $19,886, and four years would cost $40,281.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 1.31% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $13,072.
This means an estimated $26,315 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Dakota State, and $53,325 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Dakota State.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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