Tuition & Costs

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Welcome to the University of Sioux Falls, where we are dedicated to providing a high-quality, private Christian education that is both accessible and affordable. We offer a range of university scholarships and alternative funding methods to help ease the financial burden on our students, ensuring that the cost of college is more manageable. At the University of Sioux Falls, we believe that investing in your education shouldn't mean sacrificing your financial stability. Explore our tuition and cost details to see how USF can be a feasible and rewarding choice for your academic journey.

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USF Tuition and Costs for 2024-25

Undergraduate Direct Costs for 2024-25

Tuition & FeesCost
Full-time Tuition$21,150
General University Fee$600
Meal PlanCost
Block Meal Plan$4,120
Unlimited Meal Plan$4,450
Residence Hall OptionsCost (Based on Double Occupancy)
Kroske Hall$4,250
Burgess Hall$4,250
Grand Island Hall$4,250
Sullivan Hall$4,820
Collier Baker Hall$5,140
North Hall$5,340

Undergraduate Indirect Costs for 2024-25

Indirect ItemCost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Transportation$1,775
Personal Expenses$2,660
Loan Fees$80
Total cost of attendance for a student living on campus$36,535
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Additional Tuition & Cost Information

Per Credit Rates

Credit Type/AmountCost
Audit$205
1 to 9 Credits$410
10 and 11 Credits$615
General University Fee for Part-time Students$125 per semester
Summer  (2025)$410
Overload  (Credits over 16)$410

Deposits

Applicable to new, first-time students only.

Deposit TypeCost
Tuition Deposit$100
Housing Deposit$100

Complimentary Services

  • Parking / Parking Permits
  • Student ID (replacement ID costs $25)
  • Technology / Printing
  • Transcript Fee  (paper transcript, free; official electronic version, $6)

Course Fees

CourseCost
Art Class$40
CPR Class$36
Private Music Lessons$410
Nursing Fee (only applies to 8-semester nursing program)$100 per nursing credit

Graduation Fees

Graduation LevelCost
Undergraduate Graduation$100
Graduate Graduation$150
Doctoral Graduation$200
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Degree-Specific Tuition & Costs

Additional Resources

Cost & Aid Calculator

Our most accurate way to estimate all forms of financial aid and find your out-of-pocket-cost for USF is bundled into this handy calculator.

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Financial Aid

USF is among the most affordable institutions in the region. We’re here to explain USF’s financial aid details, processes and options for all students.

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Scholarships

USF provides merit-based and educational scholarships along with a listing of outside funding sources. Browse our full list of scholarships and find ways to fund your education.

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