by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending South Dakota State University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Attendance costs at South Dakota State University fell between $22,761.00 ranging to $26,271.00 across residency tiers.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: around $22,761.00 in-state against $26,271.00 out-of-state.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $9,299.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,462.00 |
| Total cost | $22,761.00 |
| That is 18% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,761.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,795.00 |
| Net price | $17,966.00 |
| That is 7% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,761.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,370.00 |
| Net price | $12,391.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $12,809.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,462.00 |
| Total cost | $26,271.00 |
| That is 36% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,271.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,795.00 |
| Net price | $21,476.00 |
| That is 12% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,271.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,370.00 |
| Net price | $15,901.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
Below, a full degree is projected forward at today’s cost. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $12,391.00 | $17,966.00 | $22,761.00 |
| Senior year | $12,391.00 | $17,966.00 | $22,761.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $49,564.00 | $71,864.00 | $91,044.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $18,882.00 | $27,378.00 | $34,684.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $570.00 | $827.00 | $1,048.00 |
| Total amount paid | $68,446.00 | $99,242.00 | $125,728.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $12,391.00 | $17,966.00 | $22,761.00 |
| Senior year | $12,391.00 | $17,966.00 | $22,761.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $24,782.00 | $35,932.00 | $45,522.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,441.00 | $13,689.00 | $17,342.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $285.00 | $414.00 | $524.00 |
| Total amount paid | $34,223.00 | $49,621.00 | $62,864.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $15,901.00 | $21,476.00 | $26,271.00 |
| Senior year | $15,901.00 | $21,476.00 | $26,271.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $63,604.00 | $85,904.00 | $105,084.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $24,231.00 | $32,726.00 | $40,033.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $732.00 | $989.00 | $1,209.00 |
| Total amount paid | $87,835.00 | $118,630.00 | $145,117.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $15,901.00 | $21,476.00 | $26,271.00 |
| Senior year | $15,901.00 | $21,476.00 | $26,271.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $31,802.00 | $42,952.00 | $52,542.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,115.00 | $16,363.00 | $20,017.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $366.00 | $494.00 | $605.00 |
| Total amount paid | $43,917.00 | $59,315.00 | $72,559.00 |
| Jump to the net-price detail in the Net Price section. |
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $19,841.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $18,219.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,517.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $14,297.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,811.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,424.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,048.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the South Dakota State University Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid breakdown.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving South Dakota State University comes to $16,246.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $5,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $16,246.00 |
| 75th | $26,983.00 |
| 90th | $33,000.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $15,500.00 |
| Middle income | $15,950.00 |
| High income | $17,360.00 |
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $15,531.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $17,500.00 |
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of South Dakota State University is $3,459.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at South Dakota State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 2.7% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at South Dakota State University add up to $621,605,658.00 over 34,915 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 144 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $9,086.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 87 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,879.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veteran aid breakdown.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh South Dakota State University, a few questions are worth asking:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.