USD Extends In-State Tuition Rates to Illinois and Wisconsin
“USD provides students with an affordable, high-quality education and unforgettable experiences,” said USD President Sheila K. Gestring. “This initiative is a critical tool we can use to increase our reach regionally and grow our enrollment by bringing more students to USD. Approximately 30% of nonresident students remain in the state after graduation. By growing our enrollment, we’re also ensuring South Dakota’s future success by preparing tomorrow’s workforce.”
The South Dakota Advantage program currently applies to Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wyoming. Illinois and Wisconsin were added due to their proximity to South Dakota and the level of demand for higher education.
At the graduate level, the South Dakota Advantage and Child of Alumni rates will expand to qualifying students pursuing graduate programs (excluding MD, law, OT, PT, and PA) equivalent to the resident graduate tuition rate. Qualifications include if the student is from a South Dakota Advantage state or are a Child of Alumni, and if the student received an undergraduate degree from an SDBOR institution.
These changes will be enacted starting in the summer of 2023.
Earlier this year, the SDBOR partnered with EAB, an education company, to study price sensitivity and enrollment patterns to help inform tuition pricing decisions. After reviewing EAB’s analysis, university representatives felt there was an opportunity to adjust special rates and increase the prospective student pipeline.
For more information about the South Dakota Advantage program, visit the USD website.
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