South Dakota public university tuition rising at least 2.4%, with some steeper hikes

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 474

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The board overseeing South Dakota’s public university system increased in-person tuition by 2.4% systemwide at its Wednesday meeting in Custer, while approving a higher increase of 5% for South Dakota Mines.

Heather Forney, South Dakota Board of Regents vice president of finance and administration, told board members the increase is tied to staff and faculty salary increases. The Legislature approved a 1.4% raise for state employees during its 2026 session.

Forney said the tuition increase …

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