Expand your opportunities when you make USD your home away from home. Having the collegiate experience you've always dreamed of is even more affordable than you may have imagined through USD.
Discover Vermillion, South Dakota, home to the University of South Dakota main campus. It is here that you will experience the charm of small-town living while enjoying access to urban conveniences, all at the fraction of the cost you'd find in Illinois.
As an Illinois resident, you're eligible for in-state tuition rates at USD. This translates to significant savings, with tuition fees at USD being nearly $10,900 less per year compared to Illinois's flagship university, the University of Illinois.
Take a look at the '25-'26 numbers:
|
South Dakota
|
Illinois
|
Tuition & Fees*
|
$9,687 |
$18,046 |
Housing & Food
|
$10,590 |
$15,184 |
Direct Costs Total
|
$20,787 |
$33,230 |
*The amount listed is based on 30 credits per academic year of tuition and the general activity fee.
University of Illinois estimated total cost of attendance: $36,390 [
source]
University of South Dakota estimated total cost of attendance: $26,015 [source]
You save: $10,915
Savings over 4 years: $43,660
Along with the affordable tuition, USD has much more to offer!
