Spearfish, SD · Public university · Town (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $9,000 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $12,100 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,528 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $20,843 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $17,111 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $3,732 less than the sticker price — about 18% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (4) | Football (125), Track & Field (122), Basketball (18), Rodeo (6) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (111), Soccer (33), Rodeo (23), Softball (23), Volleyball (16), Basketball (14), Golf (9) |
| Softball conference | RMAC |
| Head softball coach | Ashlyn Englehorn |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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