For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of South Dakota Community Colleges is $7,475 for in-state and $7,475 for out-of-state students. In South Dakota private colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $2,675.
Compared to last year's tuition in South Dakota, in-state tuition has decreased by 1.08% and out-of-state tuition has decreased by 1.08%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 0.00%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of South Dakota Community Colleges.
South Dakota Community Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2024 national average, which is $4,992 for in-state and $14,143 for out-of-state students.
Western Dakota Technical College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,008 and Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,600 among South Dakota Community Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for South Dakota Community Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic TechnologySioux Falls, SD | $2,600 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Lake Area Technical CollegeWatertown, SD | $6,718 | $6,718 | $124 | $124 | $1,200 | - | $9,000 |
| Mitchell Technical CollegeMitchell, SD | $7,524 | $7,524 | $124 | $124 | $700 | - | $6,800 |
| Sanford Medical CenterSioux Falls, SD | $2,750 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Southeast Technical CollegeSioux Falls, SD | $7,650 | $7,650 | $124 | $124 | $2,400 | $8,404 | $8,404 |
| Western Dakota Technical CollegeRapid City, SD | $8,008 | $8,008 | $124 | $124 | $1,000 | $9,300 | $11,700 |
| Average | $7,475 | $5,875 | $124 | $124 | $1,325 | $8,852 | $8,976 |