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Estimated costs for 2009-10*
  SD Residents MN Residents** Non-Residents
Tuition (32 hours) $2,934.40 $4,137.60 $4,398.40
Fees 3,964.80 3,964.80 3,964.80
Books (estimate) 900.00 900.00 900.00
Housing 2,858.50 2,858.50 2,858.50
Food Service*** 2,579.70 2,579.70 2,579.70
Total $13,273.40 $14,440.60 14,701.40


* Tuition and fees are paid at the beginning of each semester and may change
over the course of the year.

** Minnesota reciprocity rates are listed for 2008-09. Minnesota rates are subject to
the state's reciprocity agreement.

*** Undergraduate students living in residence halls are required to subscribe to a
University meal plan. Food service rates shown represent the meal plan commonly
assigned to incoming students. Various meal plans are available through The University
of South Dakota's Dining Services.

Tuition & Fees per credit hour
South Dakota Residents $215.60 /credit hour
Minnesota Residents $253.20
Non-Residents $261.35

Fees include $34.80 /credit hour for General Activity Fee and $89.10 /credit hour for University Support Fee.

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