Financial Aid
Average net price
$19,932
% receiving grants
94%
% receiving federal loans
43%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,266 |
| $30–48k | $15,248 |
| $48–75k | $18,073 |
| $75–110k | $20,706 |
| $110k+ | $21,886 |
Federal loans disbursed to 7,426 students totaling $40,183,512.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Brookings County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$776/mo
1 bedroom
$781/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$953/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
515
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)