Estimated Cost of Attendance
The estimated COA is based on full-time enrollment and residency status and is made up of direct and indirect costs.
- Direct costs are the expenses billed directly to the student by the university. These expenses include tuition and fees, on-campus housing, meal plans, and a tablet computer.
- Indirect costs are expenses a student will likely incur, but will not pay to the university. These expenses vary for each student and may include off-campus housing and food, transportation to and from campus, books, and personal expenses.
The COA serves two purposes: to estimate the cost of attending DSU for one year and to set a limit on the amount of financial aid you can receive during the academic year (which is required by federal regulations).
Your actual expenses may be different from your estimated cost of attendance, and the total amount of your aid—including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study—can't exceed your total cost of attendance.
The Financial Aid Office reviews enrollment each semester after the add/drop period ends and adjusts a student's COA if needed. The cost of attendance is not a final bill but is an estimate of educational expenses for the current academic year (excluding summer).The estimated costs below are billed directly by Dakota State University.
|
SD Residents & SD Advantage |
MINNESOTA RECIPROCITY | NON-SD RESIDENTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $ 8,836.00 | $ 10,096.00 | $ 11,938.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment (Includes Wireless Computing Fee) |
$ 2,018.00 | $ 2,018.00 | $ 2,018.00 |
| On-Campus Housing & Food Service | $ 9,066.00 | $ 9,066.00 | $ 9,066.00 |
| Est. Yearly Total | $ 19,920.00 | $ 21,180.00 | $ 23,022.00 |
Tuition and fee averages are based on 30 credits per year. Some classes have additional expenses due to discipline and lab fees.
The estimated costs below are billed directly by Dakota State University.
|
SD Residents |
MINNESOTA RECIPROCITY | NON-SD RESIDENTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $ 4,487.00 | $ 7,323.00 | $ 7,954.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $ 600.00 | $ 600.00 | $ 600.00 |
| On-Campus Housing & Food Service | $ 9,066.00 | $ 9,066.00 | $ 9,066.00 |
| Est. Yearly Total | $ 14,153.00 | $ 16,989.00 | $ 17,620.00 |
Tuition and fee averages are based on 12 credits per year. Some classes have additional expenses due to discipline and lab fees.
Estimate of expenses not directly billed by Dakota State University. These will vary for each student.
|
SD Residents |
MINNESOTA RECIPROCITY | NON-SD RESIDENTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Expenses | $ 2,933.00 - $ 4,210.00 |
$ 2,933.00 - $ 4,708.00 |
$ 2,933.00 - $ 4,708.00 |
| Personal Expenses |
$ 2,415.00 - |
$ 2,415.00 - $ 3,299.00 |
$ 2,415.00 - $ 3,299.00 |
| Off-Campus Housing & Food Service | $ 10,599.00 | $ 10,599.00 | $ 10,599.00 |