Expand your opportunities when you make USD your home away from home. Just north of your home state, find an educational experience that is curated specifically for you. 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 Nebraska.
As a Nebraska resident, you're eligible for in-state tuition rates at USD. This translates to significant savings, with tuition fees at USD being nearly $4,200 less per year compared to Nebraska's flagship university, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Take a look at the '26-'27 numbers:
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South Dakota
|
Nebraska
|
Tuition & Fees*
|
$9,916 |
$11,472 |
Housing & Food
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$11,238 |
$13,950 |
Direct Costs Total
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$21,154 |
$25,422 |
*The amount listed is based on 30 credits per academic year of tuition and the general activity fee.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln estimated total cost of attendance: $25,422 [source]
University of South Dakota estimated total cost of attendance: $21,154 [source]
You save: $4,268
Savings over 4 years: $17,072
