Graduate Tuition & Costs

USD is committed to offering accredited, high-quality graduate programs and courses with the affordability you desire.

 

Step 1: Your Rate

The cost of pursuing an advanced degree at USD varies. The good news is there are a lot of options to consider. Factors that can affect your cost include the program selected, delivery method, where you live, employment as a graduate assistant, military or veteran standing and more. Be sure you understand the details that go into calculating your cost to attend USD.

Tuition rates and fees are subject to change and set according to the policies of the South Dakota Board of Regents. Determine your base tuition and fee rate using the table below.
Graduate Student Rates
Tuition (per cr.)
GAF Fee for On-Campus Courses (per cr.)
Total (per cr.)
Resident and SDAdvantage**
340.15
55.3
Non-Resident
654.05
55.3
Online
470.45
0
Graduate Assistant (Resident)
180.3
55.3
Graduate Assistant (Non-Resident)
214.3
55.3
Graduate Assistant (Online)
310.6
0
Allied Health (Non-Resident)
888.1
55.3
National Guard
170.1
55.3
Over 65 - South Dakota Resident
187.1
55.3
State Employee - Resident
170.1
55.3
Teacher Certification - Resident
170.1
55.3
Western Regional Graduate Program
340.15
55.3
Externally Funded
40
0
Minnesota Reciprocity
534.16
55.3
**SDAdvantage: The resident tuition rate is available to new graduate students pursuing graduate programs (excluding medicine, law, occupational therapy, physical therapy and physician assistant studies) that meet the following qualifications: Have an undergraduate degree from a SDBOR institution AND are residents in any of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming and children of alumni of USD.  The SDAdvantage rate for graduate students that meet these qualifications is effective in Summer 2023.
 

Step 2: Discipline-Specific Fees

Some disciplines and courses have additional fees. Please find your program to determine which fees are associated with your program. All fees listed are per credit hour unless otherwise noted. If you have questions about course and delivery fees, contact your graduate program director.

Add your discipline-specific fees.
 

Step 3: Determine Your Estimated Costs

Add up the per credit hour total and multiply by applicable credits, add in any general fees (not per credit hour) and total for a final estimated cost.

*Note: Optional on-campus parking is available for an annual fee of $170.00 (this is subject to change). Add this to your cost if this would apply to you.


 

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