Mitchell, SD · Private nonprofit university · Town (remote)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $31,890 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $31,890 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,450 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $40,906 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $22,931 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $17,975 less than the sticker price — about 44% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | NAIA |
| Men’s varsity sports (7) | Football (55), Track & Field (35), Soccer (30), Baseball (21), Basketball (14), Wrestling (14), Golf (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Soccer (27), Softball (21), Track & Field (21), Basketball (16), Volleyball (16), Wrestling (7), Golf (6) |
| Softball conference | - |
| Head softball coach | Sami Strinz-Ward |
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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