Tuition and Fees

On-Campus Tuition ⁽¹⁾

Online and Off-Campus Centers Tuition Rates ⁽⁵⁾

Students will be assessed the application fee for each university to which they apply as a degree-seeking student. Any student that attended a Regental institution in the three terms prior to the term of application is eligible for a fee waiver. Military personnel that have stopped out due to a call to active duty longer than the three previous terms are eligible for a waiver. Students taking courses as a “special” student will not be assessed the application fee until they are accepted as a degree seeking student.

Amount: $20.00 undergrad; $35.00 general graduate school; $93 EngineeringCAS graduate school

The General Activity Fee is a mandatory student fee that supports the student experience to include student activities, student organizations, student government, the Student Union, the Miller Wellness Center, athletics, intramurals and student health and counseling services. In addition, it provides facility funding for the Student Union, Miller Wellness Center, and dining facilities. The fee is assessed on all on-campus credit hours.

2024-2025 GAF Fee: $50.85 per credit

The South Dakota Board of Regents sets fee rates on behalf of the six (6) state colleges and universities located in South Dakota. Local consultation with the Students’ Association results in the development of a plan for the use of these fees. The allocation and per credit hour rate plans endorsed by the Students’ Association are submitted to the University President through the Vice President for Student Affairs. The University President makes the final decision on rates recommended to the SDBOR for approval and determines the final allocation of GAF once approved by the SDBOR.

Student Activities

A fee assessed to provide a comprehensive program for the cultural, social, athletic and physical enhancement of students (i.e. student organizations, music ensembles, student leadership development, Students’ Association, international programming, student media, UPC events, etc.).

University Student Union

A fee assessed to pay debt service for the Student Union facility including past and future renovations which are funded through public bonding administered by the South Dakota Board of Regents. The fee, together with the Student Union’s self-generated revenues, covers other costs such as liability insurance, utilities, equipment and furniture replacement, technology, staff salaries and benefits, and operational expenses.

Miller Wellness Center

A fee assessed to pay debt service for the Miller Wellness Center facility including past and future renovations which are funded through public bonding administered by the South Dakota Board of Regents. The fee, together with the Miller Wellness Center’s self-generated revenues, cover other costs for fitness and recreation opportunities as well as the Student Health and Counseling Center. Operational funding provides the following: health care provider salaries, counseling services, pharmacy services, intramural and club sport programs, wellness programming, outdoor programming and fitness classes.

Intercollegiate Athletics

A fee assessed to fund partial operational support for intercollegiate athletic programs, while providing currently enrolled students the opportunity to enjoy prepaid admission to all regular season home athletic events (other limited restrictions may apply).

Transportation System

A fee assessed to fund operational support for a new fixed route transportation system around the SDSU campus and in the Brookings community. This service, if fully implemented, will allow students to utilize the fixed route bussing system at no additional charge during hours of operation. The current fee will provide start-up funding for the transportation system, followed by a fee increase to $0.90 for the full system to operate.

Dining Bond and Utility

A fee assessed to fund debt service for dining locations including past and future renovations which are funded through public bonding administered by the South Dakota Board of Regents. The fee provides for utility expenses as well as debt service. The facilities include dining locations in the University Student Union, Larson Commons, Southeast Apartment Complex and Hansen Hall.

Traditional Halls

University Apartments

Summer

Indirect costs are expenses not directly billed by SDSU. These expenses will vary for each student. Expenses could include textbooks and supplies purchased through the SDSU Bookstore or other sites; transportation expenses include parking, fuel, vehicle maintenance, and other costs related to travel to home and/or work; personal expenses include necessities like laundry, cell phone service, clothing, personal care products, prescriptions, recreation, etc.