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$7,650Tuition
2,164Students
51%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$46,709Earnings
#4 in South DakotaPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,650
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,650
Average Net Price
$17,165
Students Receiving Financial Aid
32.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,404
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,404
Books & Supplies
$2,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,454
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$127/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
59.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
55.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
32.3%

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 $14,893
$30,001 – $48,000 $15,579
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,103
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,834
$110,001+ $19,037

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay around $14,893 annually at Southeast Technical College, while those making over $110,000 pay closer to $19,037. The school keeps costs manageable across income brackets. Since most programs take two years, total costs run between $30,000 and $38,000 for completion.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $12,000, translating to monthly payments of $127. That's reasonable when weighed against median earnings of $43,241 in the first year after graduation. The 55.61% of students who take federal loans face payments equivalent to just 3.6% of their starting salary. Only 32.29% of students receive financial aid, suggesting many families can handle the costs without borrowing heavily.

In-state students get the best value since tuition stays flat at $7,650 regardless of residency. Low-income families benefit most from the school's focused approach to career training that leads directly to employment.

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