Minnesota

Expand your opportunities when you make USD your home away from home. An educational experience curated specifically for you. Having the collegiate experience that you've dreamed about doesn't have to break the bank and it won't when you attend 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 Minnesota.

As a Minnesota resident, you're eligible for in-state tuition rates at USD. This translates to significant savings, with tuition fees at USD being approximately $13,700 less per year compared to Minnesota's flagship university, the University of Minnesota.

Take a look at the '26-'27 numbers:

*The amount listed is based on 30 credits per academic year of tuition and the general activity fee.

University of Minnesota estimated total cost of attendance: $34,864 [source]

University of South Dakota estimated total cost of attendance: $21,154 [source]

You save: $13,710

Savings over 4 years: $54,840