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$2,684Tuition
1,156Students
12%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$22,517Earnings
#17 in South DakotaPublic4-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,684
Out-of-State Tuition
$2,684
Average Net Price
$2,065
Students Receiving Financial Aid
46.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,200
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,200
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,084
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
46.9%

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 $2,188
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,749

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $2,065 annually after financial aid at this tribal college. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,188 per year, while those from $48-75K income families pay $5,749. Over four years, total costs range from $8,752 to $22,996. Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the economic challenges on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

The college charges the same tuition for all students at $2,684, whether from South Dakota or elsewhere. Room and board adds $7,200 for the limited on-campus housing that serves just 35 students. With 98.6% of students coming from in-state, most live locally rather than on campus. The best deal goes to low-income Native American students who can earn a degree for less than $9,000 total while staying connected to their community and cultural heritage.

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