Iowa

The opportunities are endless when you make USD your home away from home. Having the collegiate experience you've always dreamed of doesn't have to break the bank and it won't when you attend USD.

Discover Vermillion, South Dakota, home to the University of South Dakota main campus. It is here that you will experience the charm of small-town living while enjoying access to urban conveniences, all at the fraction of the cost you'd find in Iowa.

As an Iowa resident, you're eligible for in-state tuition rates at USD. This translates to significant savings, with tuition fees at USD being roughly $5,000 less per year compared to Iowa's flagship university, the University of Iowa.

Take a look at the '26-'27 numbers:

*The amount listed is based on 30 credits per academic year of tuition and the general activity fee.

University of Iowa estimated total cost of attendance: $25,993 [source]

University of South Dakota estimated total cost of attendance: $21,154 [source]

You save: $4,839

Savings over 4 years: $19,356

Along with the affordable tuition, USD has much more to offer!