University of Sioux Falls' published cost of attendance is $34,274. Net price by income band shows modest variation: low-income families pay approximately $18,145, middle-income families pay around $17,992, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,038.
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $34,274 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,750 |
| Room and Board | $9,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,891 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,383 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,145 |
| $30–48k | $17,804 |
| $48–75k | $17,992 |
| $75–110k | $21,375 |
| $110k+ | $24,038 |
University of Sioux Falls' published cost of attendance is $34,274. Net price by income band shows modest variation: low-income families pay approximately $18,145, middle-income families pay around $17,992, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,038. Azimuth ranks University of Sioux Falls #679 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for many students. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and University of Sioux Falls participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,249, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,903, median federal debt of $23,249 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt-to-earnings data not available.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Sioux Falls earn median 4-year earnings of $58,903, placing University of Sioux Falls in the 39.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,075 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Sioux Falls in the 66.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Sioux Falls #670 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Sioux Falls's concentration in business and professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 74 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $79,077, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 55 students with median 4-year earnings of $50,253, and Psychology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $49,469 across 48 graduates. These programs anchor the institution's economic profile and align with regional employer demand in SD.
