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South Dakota Graduate Schools

#48 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
15 Colleges
2,239 Yearly Graduations
$37,272 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 2,239 students received a graduate degree in South Dakota, making it rank #48 in the nation in terms of graduations. Students who reside in South Dakota can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $9,318 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $11,899.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
Public Public vs. Private
823 Yearly Degrees
$7,118 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, USD ranked #1 in terms of popularity with 823 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of South Dakota

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,123 $11,773
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $995 $995
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $340 $654

#2

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
Public Public vs. Private
481 Yearly Degrees
$9,384 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

South Dakota State handed out 481 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #2 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for South Dakota State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,164 $15,697
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,220 $1,220
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $340 $654

Public Public vs. Private
150 Yearly Degrees
$11,924 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, SD Mines handed out 150 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,134 $16,326
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,790 $3,790
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $339 $680

#4

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
147 Yearly Degrees
$7,110 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, University of Sioux Falls ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 147 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Sioux Falls

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,110 $7,110
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $395 $395

#5

Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota
Public Public vs. Private
146 Yearly Degrees
$6,731 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Dakota State handed out 146 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #5 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Dakota State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,999 $11,199
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $732 $732
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $333 $622

#6

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
121 Yearly Degrees
$36,696 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Augustana Sioux Falls handed out 121 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Augustana University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $35,716 $35,716
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $980 $980
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $512 $512

#7

Northern State University

Aberdeen, South Dakota
Public Public vs. Private
92 Yearly Degrees
$6,736 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

NSU handed out 92 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northern State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,999 $11,199
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $737 $737
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $374 $663

#8

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, South Dakota
Public Public vs. Private
72 Yearly Degrees
$8,916 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, BHSU ranked #8 in terms of popularity with 72 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Black Hills State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,998 $14,931
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $918 $918
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $470 $622

#8

Mount Marty University

Yankton, South Dakota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
72 Yearly Degrees
$9,650 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Mount Marty ranked #8 in terms of popularity with 72 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Mount Marty University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,375 $8,375
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,275 $1,275
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $659 $659

#10

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, South Dakota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
62 Yearly Degrees
$15,300 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Dakota Wesleyan University handed out 62 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Dakota Wesleyan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,300 $15,300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $425 $425

#11

Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
52 Yearly Degrees
$3,600 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, North American Baptist Seminary handed out 52 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Sioux Falls Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,600 $3,600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $599 $599

#12

Presentation College

Aberdeen, South Dakota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
9 Yearly Degrees
$18,157 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Presentation College was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 9 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Presentation College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,032 $16,032
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,125 $2,125
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $649 $649

#13

Institute of Lutheran Theology

Brookings, South Dakota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
7 Yearly Degrees
$8,028 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

ILT handed out 7 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Institute of Lutheran Theology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,650 $7,650
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $378 $378
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $425 $425

#14

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, South Dakota
Public Public vs. Private
4 Yearly Degrees
$2,518 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Oglala Lakota College handed out 4 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Oglala Lakota College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $2,070 $2,070
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $448 $448
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $115 $115

#15

Sinte Gleska University

Mission, South Dakota
Public Public vs. Private
1 Yearly Degrees
$2,008 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Sinte Gleska University handed out 1 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Sinte Gleska University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $1,500 $1,500
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $508 $508
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $125 $125

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