Montana
Discover the Cost Advantage: South Dakota vs. Montana.
Expand your opportunities when you make USD your home away from home. Having the collegiate experience you've always dreamed of 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 Montana.
As a Montana resident, you're eligible for in-state tuition rates at USD. This translates to significant savings, with tuition fees at USD being approximately $2,700 less per year compared to Montana's flagship university, the University of Montana.
Take a look at the '26-'27 numbers:
| South Dakota |
Montana |
|
| Tuition & Fees* |
$9,916 | $9,750 |
| Housing & Food |
$11,238 | $14,120 |
| Direct Costs Total |
$21,154 | $23,870 |
*The amount listed is based on 30 credits per academic year of tuition and the general activity fee.
University of South Dakota annual tuition: $21,154 [source]
You save: $2,716
Savings over 4 years: $10,864
GET TO KNOW YOUR UNIVERSITY
Student-to-faculty ratio
Small classes, big opportunities. It's the best of both worlds.
Academic Programs
Whether you're interested in health sciences, fine arts, business, arts and sciences, education or another path, you'll find your fit here.
Top Non-Resident Value
With SD Advantage, you pay the in-state rate at the nation’s most affordable flagship university.
Scholarship Opportunities
At USD, your education may be even more affordable with scholarships designed to recognize your achievements and help you invest in your future.
Explore scholarship opportunities and see what funding may be available to you.
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