Graduate Tuition & Costs - Detailed

USD is committed to offering accredited, high-quality graduate programs and courses with the affordability you desire.

 

Step 1: Your Rate

The cost of pursuing an advanced degree at USD varies. The good news is there are a lot of options to consider. Factors that can affect your cost include the program selected, delivery method, where you live, employment as a graduate assistant, military or veteran standing and more. Be sure you understand the details that go into calculating your cost to attend USD.

Tuition rates and fees are subject to change and set according to the policies of the South Dakota Board of Regents. Determine your base tuition and fee rate using the table below.
Graduate Student Rates
Tuition (per cr.)
GAF Fee for On-Campus Courses (per cr.)
Total (per cr.)
Resident and SDAdvantage*
340.15
55.3
Child of Alumni**
340.15
55.3
Non-Resident
654.05
55.3
Online
470.45
0
Graduate Assistant (Resident)
180.3
55.3
Graduate Assistant (Non-Resident)
214.3
55.3
Graduate Assistant (Online)
310.6
0
Active Duty Military Personnel
470.45
55.3
Spouse & Dependent of Active Military at EAFB & Int
470.45
55.3
DOD Civilians EAFB/Internet/Remote
470.45
0
Allied Health (Non-Resident)
888.1
55.3
National Guard STA 100%
0
55.3
Over 65 - South Dakota Resident
187.1
55.3
State Employee - Resident
170.1
55.3
Teacher Certification - Resident
170.1
55.3
Teacher Certification and State Employee Internet
300.35
0
Western Regional Graduate Program
340.15
55.3
Externally Funded
40
0
Returning Minnesota Students
554.95
55.3
Minnesota Allied Health
599.9
55.3

*SDAdvantage: New incoming graduate students pursuing on-campus programs (if in one of these programs, see following paragraph: medicine, law, Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) and Physician Assistant (PA) studies) may qualify for the resident tuition rate if they have an undergraduate degree from an SDBOR institution and reside in one of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

For medicine (MD), law (JD), OT, PT and PA programs (starting Summer 2025), qualifying students may be eligible for a graduate tuition rate of 175% of the resident rate. Eligibility requires an undergraduate degree from an SDBOR institution and residency in one of the above states.

Minnesota Students
The South Dakota-Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity Agreement ends after the 2023-2024 academic year. Minnesota graduate students already enrolled or entering in Fall 2024 will continue to receive reciprocal rates until they complete their degree. Starting Summer 2025, new students will pay either the SD Advantage rate (if they have an undergraduate degree from an SDBOR institution and are Minnesota residents) or the Non-Resident tuition rate.

**Child of Alumni: If one or both parents graduated with a degree from USD, on-campus courses are eligible for resident tuition (excluding students in law, medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, or occupational therapy programs). Students can contact Graduate Admissions at (605) 658-6140 to discuss eligibility.

 

Step 2: Discipline-Specific Fees

Some disciplines and courses have additional fees. Please find your program to determine which fees are associated with your program. All fees listed are per credit hour unless otherwise noted. If you have questions about course and delivery fees, contact your graduate program director.

Add your discipline-specific fees.
 

Step 3: Determine Your Estimated Costs

Add up the per credit hour total and multiply by applicable credits, add in any general fees (not per credit hour) and total for a final estimated cost.

*Note: Optional on-campus parking is available for an annual fee of $170.00 (this is subject to change). Add this to your cost if this would apply to you.


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