by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Dakota State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Dakota State University ran $9,654 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $12,756. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for were $2,038 in-state and $2,038 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $2,038 | $2,038 |
| Total | $9,654 | $12,756 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Dakota State University cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Dakota State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In SD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Dakota State University is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Dakota State University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Dakota State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| One Year Ago | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,616 | $10,718 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Dakota State has shifted across recent years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.07%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,661. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.05%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,763.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,661 | $12,763 |
| In 2 Years | $9,668 | $12,770 |
| In 3 Years | $9,675 | $12,777 |
| In 4 Years | $9,682 | $12,784 |
| In 5 Years | $9,689 | $12,791 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $51,094, or about $38,686 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Dakota State University, check out the Dakota State University Financial Aid page.
