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.
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Graduate Student Rates
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Tuition (per cr.)
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GAF Fee for On-Campus Courses (per cr.)
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Total (per cr.)
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|---|---|---|---|
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Resident and SDAdvantage*
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340.15
|
55.3
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|
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Child of Alumni**
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340.15
|
55.3
|
|
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Non-Resident
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654.05
|
55.3
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|
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Online
|
470.45
|
0
|
|
|
Graduate Assistant (Resident)
|
180.3
|
55.3
|
|
|
Graduate Assistant (Non-Resident)
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214.3
|
55.3
|
|
|
Graduate Assistant (Online)
|
310.6
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0
|
|
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Active Duty Military Personnel
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470.45
|
55.3
|
|
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Spouse & Dependent of Active Military at EAFB & Int
|
470.45
|
55.3
|
|
|
DOD Civilians EAFB/Internet/Remote
|
470.45
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0
|
|
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Allied Health (Non-Resident)
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888.1
|
55.3
|
|
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National Guard STA 100%
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0
|
55.3
|
|
|
Over 65 - South Dakota Resident
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187.1
|
55.3
|
|
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State Employee - Resident
|
170.1
|
55.3
|
|
|
Teacher Certification - Resident
|
170.1
|
55.3
|
|
|
Teacher Certification - Internet
|
300.35
|
0
|
|
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340.15
|
55.3
|
|
|
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Externally Funded
|
40
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0
|
|
*SDAdvantage: The resident tuition rate is available to new graduate students pursuing graduate programs (excluding medicine, law, occupational therapy, physical therapy and physician assistant studies) that meet the following qualifications: Have an undergraduate degree from a SDBOR institution AND are residents in any of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
**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.
The SDAdvantage and Child of Alumni rates that meet these qualifications are effective in Summer 2023.
Step 2: Discipline-Specific Fees
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.
