VERMILLION The South Dakota Board of Regents will keep tuition rates in place for another year, voting to freeze tuition again for the 2025 academic year at their April meeting on Thursday.
Ensuring higher education remains accessible to all students in South Dakota is the core of our mission, Regents executive director Nathan Lukkes said. By keeping tuition and fees nearly flat for the fifth consecutive year, we are confirming our dedication to affordability and excellence in education. We understand the financial challenges that many students face, and we are determined to mitigate those challenges by keeping the cost of attendance low, predictable, and manageable.
During the 2024 Legislative Session, $5.7 million was allocated to the Regental system to keep tuition flat. Each of the six South Dakota public universities held fees flat by continuing to absorb ongoing costs at their institutions.
The tuition freeze affects not only South Dakota resident students but also nonresident students looking to move to the state. According to the Regents, nearly 800 nonresident graduates each year opt to stay in the state and fill essential positions.
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