For South Dakota community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,786 per year for in-state students and $5,786 for out-of-state students (2025-26).
For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,287 per year.
The community college with the highest tuition in South Dakota is National American University-Rapid City, with a tuition of $13,287.
The community college with the lowest tuition is Southeast Technical College, with a tuition of $4,728 (average of in-state and out-of-state tuition).
Tuition Cost Range: $4,728
$13,287
Avg. Tuition Cost: $7,286
South Dakota Community Colleges By Tuition Cost (2025-26)
College
Avg. Tuition
Location
Rank: #11.
Tuition: $4,728
($4,728 in-state
$4,728 out-state)
$4,728 out-state)
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Rank: #22.
Tuition: $4,930
($4,930 in-state
$4,930 out-state)
$4,930 out-state)
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Rank: #33.
Tuition: $5,960
($5,960 in-state
$5,960 out-state)
$5,960 out-state)
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rank: #44.
Tuition: $7,524
($7,524 in-state
$7,524 out-state)
$7,524 out-state)
1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Rank: #55.
National American University-Rapid City
Private for-profit
Tuition: $13,287
($13,287 in-state
$13,287 out-state)
$13,287 out-state)
5301 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average community college tuition in South Dakota?
The average tuition in South Dakota is approximately $5,786 per year for in-state students and $5,786 for out-of-state students (2025-26)
What are the most expensive community college in South Dakota?
The most expensive community college in South Dakota include Southeast Technical College, Lake Area Technical College and Western Dakota Technical College.
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