Graduate Tuition & Fees
With a graduate degree from DSU, you're investing in yourself. Change or advance your career with the confidence that your education will pay you dividends for a lifetime. We're committed to making our graduate programs affordable, whether you choose to take courses on campus or online.
2025-2026 Academic Year Rates
2025-2026 tuition rates take effect Summer 2025
On Campus graduate costs
| SD Resident SD Advantage2 | Minnesota Reciprocity1 | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Est. Masters Tuition and Fees per semester (9 credits) | $3,460.95 | $5,649.75 | $6,136.65 |
| Est. PHD Tuition and Fees per semester (9 credits) | $3,613.95 | $5,911.20 | $6,421.95 |
1Minnesota Reciprocity: Minnesota students enrolled in SDBOR institutions during the 2023-2024 academic year will continue to receive the equivalent of the Minnesota Reciprocity rate.
2Advantage: Students who graduated from a SD Regental University from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missourni, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming
Additional credit fees may apply to certain courses.
| Credit Hours | SD Resident | Minnesota Reciprocity | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $384.55 | $627.75 | $681.85 |
| 2 | $769.10 | $1,255.50 | $1,363.70 |
| 3 | $1,153.65 | $1,883.25 | $2,045.55 |
| 4 | $1,538.20 | $2,511.00 | $2,727.40 |
| 5 | $1,922.75 | $3,138.75 | $3,409.25 |
| 6 | $2,307.30 | $3,766.50 | $4,091.10 |
| 7 | $2,691.85 | $4,394.25 | $4,772.95 |
| 8 | $3,076.40 | $5,022.00 | $5,454.80 |
| 9 | $3,460.95 | $5,649.75 | $6,136.65 |
| Credit Hours | SD Resident | Minnesota Reciprocity | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $401.55 | $656.80 | $713.55 |
| 2 | $803.10 | $1,313.60 | $1,427.10 |
| 3 | $1,204.65 | $1,970.40 | $2,140.65 |
| 4 | $1,606.20 | $2,627.20 | $2,854.20 |
| 5 | $2,007.75 | $3,284.00 | $3,567.75 |
| 6 | $2,409.30 | $3,940.80 | $4,281.30 |
| 7 | $2,810.85 | $4,597.60 | $4,994.85 |
| 8 | $3,212.40 | $5,254.40 | $5,708.40 |
| 9 | $3,613.95 | $5,911.20 | $6,421.95 |
Online graduate costs
| Masters | Masters Non-Resident CSC courses3 | PhD | PHD Non-Resident CSC courses3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Est. Online Tuition and Fees per semester (9 Credits) | $4,356.90 | $5,397.75 | $4,572.90 | $5,613.75 |
3Masters and PhD NR CSC courses: This rate is calculated for non-resident students taking online masters and PhD courses. The total rate is the graduate rate plus a delivery fee of $115.65.
| Credits | Online Masters | Online Masters NR CSC courses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $484.10 | $599.75 |
| 2 | $968.20 | $1,199.50 |
| 3 | $1,452.30 | $1,799.25 |
| 4 | $1,936.40 | $2,399.00 |
| 5 | $2,420.50 | $2,998.75 |
| 6 | $2,904.60 | $3,598.50 |
| 7 | $3,388.70 | $4,198.25 |
| 8 | $3,872.80 | $4,798.00 |
| 9 | $4,356.90 | $5,397.75 |
| Credits | Online phd | Online phd NR CSC courses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $508.10 | $623.75 |
| 2 | $1,016.20 | $1,247.50 |
| 3 | $1,524.30 | $1,871.25 |
| 4 | $2,032.40 | $2,495.00 |
| 5 | $2,540.50 | $3,118.75 |
| 6 | $3,048.60 | $3,742.50 |
| 7 | $3,556.70 | $4,366.25 |
| 8 | $4,064.80 | $4,990.00 |
| 9 | $4,572.90 | $5,613.75 |
Additional tuition details
South Dakota State Employee Tuition Benefit
Eligible state employees working for the state of South Dakota can receive a tuition reduction for online or on-campus courses offered by Dakota State University. The reduction is equal to 50% of the resident undergraduate or graduate on-campus rate. Accepted students can take up to six credits a semester at this reduced rate.
South Dakota Advantage program
New graduate students entering on-campus programs from North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Kansas, and Missouri, who have an undergraduate degree from a SDBOR institution, qualify for the in-state tuition rate. The SD Advantage program allows students from the selected states the benefit of South Dakota resident tuition.
Child of Alumni Rate
Children of Dakota State University alumni may qualify to pay in-state tuition for their graduate degree if they recieved their undergraduate degree from Dakota State University. This rate pertains to a child of a parent or legal guardian who received a degree from Dakota State University.
For more information or to see if you qualify for tuition benefits, please contact Admissions at 88-DSU-9988 or admissions@dsu.edu.
Graduate Assistantships
Competitive graduate assistantships are available on a limited basis. Learn more about graduate assistantships.
Other fees
You should know that additional fees may be assessed for special services or courses, and that fines may be assessed for failure to comply with university policies as stated in the DSU catalogs, student handbook, or other publications. The above schedule does not include all rates set by the Board of Regents. Special rates may apply to certain students.