University of South Dakota: cost & net price by income
Vermillion, South Dakota
The average net price at University of South Dakota is about $19,155 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $15,495 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $21,079. Published in-state tuition is $9,432. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$15,495/yr
- $30k–$48k$17,294/yr
- $48k–$75k$19,548/yr
- $75k–$110k$21,009/yr
- $110k+$21,079/yr
University of South Dakota cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $19,155
- In-state tuition
- $9,432
- Out-of-state tuition
- $12,942
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does University of South Dakota actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at University of South Dakota is about $19,155 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does University of South Dakota cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at University of South Dakota is about $15,495 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at University of South Dakota?
- At University of South Dakota, published in-state tuition is $9,432 and out-of-state tuition is $12,942 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is University of South Dakota worth the cost?
- FindU gives University of South Dakota a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)