"I chose USD because it feels like a tight-knit community, but you also get that big-time university experience as well. "
Cassie Schoenhard
Business Marketing - 2020
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In-State Rate
2020-2021 costs*
Tuition & Fees*
$9,331.50
Books (estimate)
$1,200
Housing**
$4,280
Food Service**
$3,752
Total*
$18,563.50
* University of South Dakota tuition and fees are paid at the beginning of each semester and may change over the course of the year. New undergraduate and new transfer students beginning with 2020-21 academic year. Tuition & Fees based on 30 credit hours.
**Housing based on traditional-style residence hall. Food service rates shown represent the meal plan commonly assigned to incoming students. Various meal plans are available.
Tuition & Fees
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Areas of Study
Business
Art & Design
Culture & Society
Education & Teaching
Language & Literature
Law & Government
Communication & Media
Engineering
Mathematics
Exercise Science & Sport
Medicine, Health & Wellness
Performing Arts
Science & Technology
Undergraduate majors
& academic programs.
202
Division I athletics teams.
18
1862
Year USD was founded, making it the oldest university in the state.
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Undergraduate majors
& academic programs.
202
18
Division I athletic teams
1862
Year USD was founded, making it the oldest university in the state.
Choosing a college is not something to take lightly, we understand. So we want to be here to provide anything you need on the search for your future home. We also understand that money doesn't grow on trees, so we've done everything we can to keep our costs low, including offering our in-state tuition rate to out-of-state students. Like what you see? Complete the form above and one of our admissions team members will reach out right away!
Choosing a college is not something to take lightly, we understand. So we want to be here to provide anything you need on the search for your future home. We also understand that money doesn't grow on trees, so we've done everything we can to keep our costs low, including offering our in-state tuition rate to out-of-state students. Like what you see? Complete the form above and one of our admissions team members will reach out right away!