Tuition and fees for in-state students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology amounted to $10,500 in 2024, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
This represents a $100 increase in in-state tuition and fees compared to the previous year.
Out-of-state students enrolled at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology paid $14,900 in 2024, reflecting a $100 rise from the prior year.
In the 2023-24 school year, graduate and undergraduate students received more than $256 billion in financial aid.
The average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century, growing by approximately 4% every year. In-state students can expect to spend nearly $10,000 on tuition alone per year at a public, 4-year post-secondary school. Meanwhile, out-of-state tuition averages $28,386.
Student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging nearly $29,000 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
| City | Institution Name | College costs |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,500 |
| Madison | Dakota State University | $9,654 |
| Vermillion | The University of South Dakota | $9,432 |
| Brookings | South Dakota State University | $9,299 |
| Aberdeen | Northern State University | $8,845 |
| Spearfish | Black Hills State University | $8,764 |
