Resident - $261.20
A resident student is a person who has continuously resided in South Dakota for at
least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the first scheduled day of classes
of the semester or other session in which the individual registers.
Over Sixty-five - $143.65
There is a 55% reduction in tuition of the cost of tuition to students 65 years of
age or older, during the calendar year in which he or she is enrolled, on a space-available
basis. There is no reduction in fees.
State Employees - $130.60
Employees of the state of South Dakota who meet certain specific criteria will be
eligible for a reduced tuition rate of one-half the resident tuition rate for a maximum
of six semester hours each semester. Employees should contact their supervisors for
further information.
Teacher certification - $130.60
Certain elementary and secondary school teachers and vocational instructors may pursue
any undergraduate or graduate course upon payment of 50% of tuition and 100% of required
fees.
Eligibility is limited to teachers and vocational instructors who:
are bona fide residents of South Dakota;
are employed by an accredited school as a teacher as defined in Title 13;
are required by state law, administrative rules, or an employment contract to attend
college as a condition of employment or to maintain a certificate to teach;
are certified as eligible for this program by which they are employed;
and maintain an average academic grade of 3.0 or better.
In-state Tuition - $261.20
Residents of the following states qualify for the South Dakota in-state tuition rates:
Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
There is no separate application required. Residency in a qualifying state will make
a student eligible for the rate at BHSU.
Child of Alum - $261.20
Beginning Summer 2015 a new or transfer student who is a child of an alumni of BHSU.
Students must have a composite 20 ACT to qualify for this tuition and fee rate. To
maintain this tuition and fee rate, students must complete 30 BHSU credit hours each
year with a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Non-Resident - $367.60
A non-resident is a person who has NOT continuously resided in South Dakota for at
least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the first scheduled day of class
of the semester or other session in which the individual registers.
Minnesota Reciprocity: $334.25
Minnesota residents shall be charged the rate established in the tuition reciprocity
agreement between the South Dakota Board of Regents and the Minnesota Higher Education
Coordinating Board. This tuition rate is set annually in the summer. The rate noted
will be recalculated for the fall/spring terms during the summer term each year.
Self Support -Ex: Internet, Off-campus, Remedial - $365.05
Dual Credit - $235.44 per 3-credit course, or $78.48 per credit hour
Offered to qualified South Dakota high school students participating in eligible dual
credit courses taken in person or at the university centers.
Externally Supported - $40
Externally supported is a special rate designed for a specific program, usually a
week or so in length, orchestrated between the University and a third party (like
CAMSE or a School District).
Mandatory Fees
General Activity Fee - $39.25
The general activity fee supports student functions related to the co-curricular and
extracurricular activities and operations and payment of debt incurred for the construction,
maintenance, repair, and equipping of student unions, athletic facilities, and wellness
facilities as approved by the Board. Examples of activities funded by the general
activity fee are student organizations, cultural events, homecoming, student government,
yearbooks, student newspapers, campus radio and television stations, child care, student
activities, athletics, intramurals, student health services, and the operational and
debt expenses for student unions. It is assessed on all state-support courses delivered
on campus.
Discipline Fees
Biology/Microbiology/Anatomy - $22.25
Chemistry - $22.25
Exercise Science - $21.70
Geology/Nanoscience/Paleontology - $21.60
Physics - $21.60
Computer Science - $50.10
Mathematics/Statistics - $16.70
Health/Wellness - $17.10
Fine Arts - $16.70
Business - $30.90
Sophomore/Junior Field Experience - $179
Senior Field Experience - $358
Additional Fees
Transcripts - $10 each
Exam for credit per course - $95.00
Proficiency exam re-test - $20
COMPASS Re-test - $20
International student fee - $200.00 per semester
Parking permit for the year (main campus) - $100
Parking permit for the year (BHSU-RC) - $100
Resident - $342.90
A resident student is a person who has continuously resided in South Dakota for at
least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the first scheduled day of classes
of the semester or other session in which the individual registers.
Over Sixty-Five - $188.60
There is a 55% reduction in tuition for the cost of tuition for students 65 years
of age or older, during the calendar year in which he or she is enrolled, on a space-available
basis. There is no reduction in fees.
State Employee - $171.45
Employees of the state of South Dakota who meet certain specific criteria will be
eligible for a reduced tuition rate of one-half the resident tuition rate for a maximum
of six semester hours each semester. Employees should contact their supervisors for
further information.
Teacher Certification - $171.45
Certain elementary and secondary school teachers and vocational instructors may pursue
any undergraduate or graduate course upon payment of 50% of tuition and 100% of required
fees.
Eligibility is limited to teachers and vocational instructors who:
are bona fide residents of South Dakota;
are employed by an accredited school as a teacher as defined in Title 13;
are required by state law, administrative rules, or an employment contract to attend
college as a condition of employment or to maintain a certificate to teach;
are certified as eligible for this program by which they are employed;
and maintain an average academic grade of 3.0 or better.
Graduate Assistant - Resident $181.75; Non-resident $216.05; Internet $322.90
Graduate assistants are assessed 53% of the resident graduate tuition rate after meeting
the requirements established in BOR Policy of April 2016. The 53% of resident tuition
will be for state support courses and self-support courses; non-residents will be
assessed 63% of the resident graduate rate.
Non-Resident - $622.15
A non-resident is a person who has NOT continuously resided in South Dakota for at
least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the first scheduled day of class
of the semester or other session in which the individual registers.
Minnesota Reciprocity: $572.00
Minnesota residents shall be charged the rate established in the tuition reciprocity
agreement between the South Dakota Board of Regents and the Minnesota Higher Education
Coordinating Board. This tuition rate is set annually in the summer. The rate noted
will be recalculated for the fall/spring terms during the summer term each year.
Self Support -Ex: MBA, Sustainability, Internet, Off-Campus - $484.10
Mandatory Fees
General Activity Fee - $39.25
The general activity fee supports student functions related to the co-curricular and
extracurricular activities and operations and payment of debt incurred for the construction,
maintenance, repair, and equipping of student unions, athletic facilities, and wellness
facilities as approved by the Board. Examples of activities funded by the general
activity fee are student organizations, cultural events, homecoming, student government,
yearbooks, student newspapers, campus radio and television stations, child care, student
activities, athletics, intramurals, student health services, and the operational and
debt expenses for student unions. It is assessed on all state-support courses delivered
on campus.
Discipline Fees
Business - $55.50
Master's level internship - $179
Additional Fees
Graduate Application fee - $35
Transcripts - $10 each
Parking permit per year (main campus) - $100
Parking permit per year (BHSU-RC) - $100