Understanding Tuition & Fees
Knowing tuition and fees related to going to Dakota State University lets you plan economically for 4-6 years. Look at the numbers below to understand how Dakota State University's price compares to other schools and if you need to plan for tuition increases.
How do Fees & Tuition at Dakota State University Compare to Other Colleges?
| Nationwide | The Plains States | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Below Average |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Below Average |
In-State Students Will Get a Tuition Discount
The cost of tuition and fees at Dakota State University is moderately lowered for residents of South Dakota. Tuition and fees for in-state students is set at $7,974 for the 2015 - 2016 year, a 24.5% discount off the price charged to out-of-state students. Tuition is $4,170 and fees $3,804.
Dakota State University tuition and fees for out of state undergrads is $10,556 for the 2015 - 2016 school year. Of this total, $6,258 was the cost of tuition and $4,298 the cost of fees.
Check out the table below to find 2015 - 2016 academic year costs.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $6,258 | $4,298 | $10,556 |
| In-State | $4,170 | $3,804 | $7,974 |
For more information, visit Dakota State University Part Time Tuition & Fees.
Future Full-Time Tuition and Fees
Dakota State University tuition and fees for out-of-state students increased with a typical yearly rate of 5.4% within the last five years. Over that same period, tuition increased by 7.2% and fees increased by 0.8%. Based on this, we predict the price of tuition and fees this year will be $11,126.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for a two year degree to be $22,853 and for a four year degree to be $48,240. Remember, this doesn't cover other charges for example room and board, transportation, and books.
The next chart displays predicted future tuition and fees including residence based reductions for undergraduate students at Dakota State University.
At many colleges you'll wind up paying more in your final year of school than you will in your first. This is due to annual cost growth. It's good to keep yourself informed!
