The South Dakota Board of Regents announced the state’s public university system will implement a 2.9% tuition increase at nearly all of their institutions for the upcoming academic year—after remaining nearly flat for the last five years—while continuing to prioritize affordability and access for students statewide.
“South Dakota’s public universities remain among the most affordable in the nation, and this modest increase reflects our commitment to keeping costs as low as possible while ensuring the continued excellence of our academic programs,” said BOR President Tim Rave. “This adjustment is necessary to address rising operational costs and inflationary pressures, but we remain steadfast in our mission to provide accessible, high-value education for our students.”
Thanks to strategic financial management by university leaders and ongoing support from previous legislative bodies, public university tuition has remained steady since 2020. The careful stewardship of resources has enabled institutions to limit the financial burden on students while maintaining high-quality education and student services…