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$16,065Tuition
832Students
60%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,325Earnings
#8 in South DakotaPrivate forprofit4-yearResearch UniversityData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$16,065
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,065
Average Net Price
$22,086
Students Receiving Financial Aid
57.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,400
Books & Supplies
$0
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,020
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$308/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
24.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
43.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
57.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $22,086

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $22,086 per year after aid at this for-profit career college. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $88,344 in total costs. Only 57% of students receive financial aid, and institutional grants are rare at just 0.48% of students getting them.

The debt picture tells a sobering story. Graduates leave with a median debt of $29,020, translating to monthly payments of $308. With median earnings of $37,325 ten years out, that payment represents about 10% of gross income. The loan repayment rate sits at just 24%, suggesting many struggle to pay back what they borrowed.

Students who can pay upfront or qualify for significant Pell grants get the best financial deal here. The 6:1 student-faculty ratio provides personal attention, but the modest earning potential makes borrowing risky for most career-focused programs.

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