by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at University of South Dakota, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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In-state part-time students are charged $259 for every credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $376 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $259 | $376 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at University of South Dakota appear below.
Required fees account for added up to $1,659 in-state and $1,659 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Total | $9,432 | $12,942 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board costs.
Tuition at University of South Dakota has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| One Year Ago | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,773 | $11,283 |
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
To learn about the aid available at University of South Dakota, see the University of South Dakota Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the University of South Dakota Tuition & Fees page.