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$4,330Tuition
209Students
13%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$31,546Earnings
#16 in South DakotaPublic4-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,330
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,330
Average Net Price
$3,050
Students Receiving Financial Aid
58.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$3,000
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,500
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$8,530
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
58.1%

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 $778
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,807
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,716

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $4,330 sticker price at this tribal college. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $778 per year after aid. The average net price across all income levels is $3,050 annually. Even middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $5,716 per year.

A four-year degree costs roughly $12,200 for the typical student. On-campus housing adds just $3,000 annually, making the total cost of attendance $8,530. The college charges the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. About 58% of students receive financial aid, with the same percentage qualifying for Pell Grants. Only 13% of students receive institutional grants, but those awards average $7,732.

Low-income Native American students get the best deal here, paying less than $800 per year while accessing culturally-centered education designed specifically for Dakota and Lakota communities.

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