In average, 95% of full-time first-time beginning undergraduate students (freshmen) have received grants and/or scholarships at 5 Selected Colleges. The average financial aid amount received is $5,230.
For all undergraduate students, 63.40% received grants/scholarship and the average aid amount is $5,512
The average tuition & fees for the schools is $9,419 for state residents and $12,862 for out-of-state students.
The average cost of attendance (COA) including tuition & fees, book & supplies, and living costs for 5 Selected Colleges is $27,906 and, after receiving financial aid, the actual cost is down to $22,676.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Beginning Undergraduate Students (Freshmen) | All Undergraduate Students | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amounts | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amounts | ||
| Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD | $12,018 ($8,916) | 100.00% | $4,986 | 63.00% | $4,601 |
| Dakota State UniversityMadison, SD | $12,735 ($9,633) | 92.00% | $5,467 | 50.00% | $5,725 |
| Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD | $11,947 ($8,845) | 91.00% | $5,715 | 41.00% | $6,261 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SD | $14,800 ($10,400) | 90.00% | $5,431 | 75.00% | $6,336 |
| South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD | $12,809 ($9,299) | 100.00% | $4,551 | 88.00% | $4,636 |
| Average | $12,862 ($9,419) | 95% | $5,230 | 63% | $5,512 |