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South Dakota Community Colleges By Tuition Cost

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 (2026).

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).

Southeast Technical College Photo - Southeast Tech

Mitchell Technical College Photo - Aerial view of the Mitchell Technical College campus, located in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Tuition Cost Range: $4,728 $13,287 Avg. Tuition Cost: $7,286

South Dakota Community Colleges By Tuition Cost (2026)

College

Avg. Tuition

Location

Rank: #11.

Southeast Technical College

Public

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Tuition: $4,728

($4,728 in-state
$4,728 out-state)

2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624

Rank: #22.

Lake Area Technical College

Public

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Tuition: $4,930

($4,930 in-state
$4,930 out-state)

1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284

Rank: #33.

Western Dakota Technical College

Public

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Tuition: $5,960

($5,960 in-state
$5,960 out-state)

800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400

Rank: #44.

Mitchell Technical College

Public

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Tuition: $7,524

($7,524 in-state
$7,524 out-state)

1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025

Rank: #55.

National American University-Rapid City

Private for-profit

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Tuition: $13,287

($13,287 in-state
$13,287 out-state)

5301 Mount Rushmore Road
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 (2026)

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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