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#48 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
15 Colleges
$37,811 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. The average in-state tuition for the state is $9,453, while the average out-of-state tuition for graduate students is $12,034. This cost can vary greatly from school to school.

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

#1

University of South Dakota

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

In 2021, USD handed out 823 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 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 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
$9,384 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

South Dakota State University was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 481 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

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
$10,640 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 150 graduate degrees were handed out that year. 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 $8,130 $16,330
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,510 $2,510
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
$7,200 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, University of Sioux Falls handed out 147 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 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 University of Sioux Falls

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,200 $7,200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $400 $400

#5

Dakota State University

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

In 2021, Dakota State handed out 146 graduate degrees. This makes it the #5 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 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
$37,962 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Augustana Sioux Falls handed out 121 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 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 Augustana University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $36,952 $36,952
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,010 $1,010
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $533 $533

#7

Northern State University

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

In 2021, NSU handed out 92 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

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
$8,916 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Black Hills State University was ranked the #8 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 72 graduate degrees were handed out that year. 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 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
$9,995 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 table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, 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 $8,500 $8,500
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,495 $1,495
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $669 $669

#10

Dakota Wesleyan University

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

In 2021, Dakota Wesleyan University handed out 62 graduate degrees. This makes it the #10 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 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
$3,600 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Sioux Falls Seminary was ranked the #11 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 52 graduate degrees were handed out that year. 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
$18,613 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. 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 Presentation College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,608 $16,608
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,005 $2,005
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $692 $692

#13

Institute of Lutheran Theology

Brookings, South Dakota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,350 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

ILT handed out 7 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 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 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 $700 $700
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $425 $425

#14

Oglala Lakota College

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

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Oglala Lakota College ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 4 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

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
$2,008 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Sinte Gleska University ranked #15 in terms of popularity with 1 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 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 $200 $200

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