by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this SD Mines cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for the 2020-2021 academic year was $16,530 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $12,110 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $12,240 | $4,290 | $16,530 |
| In-State | $7,820 | $4,290 | $12,110 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $16,530 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in South Dakota pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. SD Mines only charges $12,110 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how SD Mines 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 | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Financial Aid.
In-state SD Mines tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 4.73% over the past five years. South Dakota residents may pay an estimated $13,284 this school year.
If the in-state SD Mines tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $27,196, and four years would cost $57,028.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 3.74% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $17,789 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $36,243 for two years and $75,246 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SD Mines.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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