Tuition and Costs
Master's programs require 30-33 credits for graduation and can be completed in 2 years (part-time students may take longer to complete the degree). Most PhD programs require 72 credits, and can be completed within 4 years after completion of the BS degree.
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition and Fees
| Student Category |
Campus Courses |
Distance Courses |
Graduate Assistant** |
| |
Per Credit
|
Annual*
|
Per Credit
|
Annual*
|
Per Credit
|
Annual*
|
Resident, Child
of Alumni, SD Advantage, & WRGP
|
$473.30 |
$8,520 |
$470.45 |
$8,468
|
$49.60
|
$893
|
Non-Resident
|
$814.65 |
$14,664 |
$649.30 |
$11,687
|
$49.60 |
$893 |
Minnesota Resident
|
$651.59 |
$11,729 |
$649.30 |
$11,687 |
$49.60 |
$893 |
*Annual rates are based on
full-time enrollment of 9 credits for the fall semester and 9 credits for the
spring semester. Summer enrollment is optional and is not included in the
estimates above.
**Graduate Assistants are eligible for a tuition reduction that covers 100% of tuition and program fees for campus courses. The general activity fee and other applicable miscellaneous fees are assessed at the regular rate.
Rates listed above include
all standard tuition and fees except books. International students are assessed
an international student fee of $150 each fall and spring semester, in addition
to the credit costs above.
South Dakota Mines offers
several reduced
tuition programs to
provide affordable graduate education to residents from various states and
children of South Dakota alumni. Review the eligibility requirements in the
link above to see if you qualify. Students are eligible for graduate tuition reductions after the completion of the bachelor's degree. View our Financing Graduate Education page for more information on assistantships and other resources to help pay for graduate school.
The Estimated Cost of Attendance (ECOA) Budget is the official estimate used for federal
financial aid purposes. This includes tuition & fees for 12 credits per
semester plus estimates for books & supplies, room & board, transportation,
and personal expenses.
International students can find estimated costs
for I-20 purposes on our International Student page. This includes tuition and fees for 9 credits
per semester plus estimates for books & supplies and living expenses for 9
months. Additional funding is necessary for summer enrollment.