Colleges in South Dakota
South Dakota is home to 25 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
Top Colleges by Enrollment
25 total in South DakotaSouth Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is a public 4-year institution in Brookings, SD. Enrollment: ~9,198 students. Admissions are accessible (98% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,283/year.
University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota is a public 4-year institution in Vermillion, SD. Enrollment: ~5,439 students. Admissions are accessible (99% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,283/year.
Dakota State University
Dakota State University is a public 4-year institution in Madison, SD. Enrollment: ~2,071 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,718/year.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public 4-year institution in Rapid City, SD. Enrollment: ~2,071 students. Admissions are accessible (80% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $12,240/year.
Augustana University
Augustana University is a private 4-year institution in Sioux Falls, SD. Enrollment: ~1,965 students. Admissions are accessible (68% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,934/year.
Black Hills State University
Black Hills State University is a public 4-year institution in Spearfish, SD. Enrollment: ~1,928 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,800/year.
Northern State University
Northern State University is a public 4-year institution in Aberdeen, SD. Enrollment: ~1,273 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,718/year.
University of Sioux Falls
University of Sioux Falls is a private 4-year institution in Sioux Falls, SD. Enrollment: ~1,218 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,550/year.
Mount Marty University
Mount Marty University is a private 4-year institution in Yankton, SD. Enrollment: ~697 students. Admissions are accessible (43% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $27,720/year.
Dakota Wesleyan University
Dakota Wesleyan University is a private 4-year institution in Mitchell, SD. Enrollment: ~670 students. Admissions are accessible (73% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,700/year.
Kairos University
Kairos University is a private 4-year institution in Sioux Falls, SD. Enrollment: ~82 students. Admissions are accessible (85% admit rate).
Stewart School
Stewart School is a 4-year institution in Sioux Falls, SD.
Western Dakota Technical College
Western Dakota Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Rapid City, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $3,472/year.
California Intercontinental University
California Intercontinental University is a 4-year institution in Sioux Falls, SD.
Institute of Lutheran Theology
Institute of Lutheran Theology is a private 4-year institution in Brookings, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $9,600/year.
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City is a 4-year institution in Rapid City, SD.
Lake Area Technical College
Lake Area Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Watertown, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $3,720/year.
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Mitchell, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $4,092/year.
National American University-Rapid City
National American University-Rapid City is a 4-year institution in Rapid City, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $14,985/year.
Oglala Lakota College
Oglala Lakota College is a public 4-year institution in Kyle, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $2,016/year.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is a private 2-year institution in Yankton, SD.
Sinte Gleska University
Sinte Gleska University is a public 4-year institution in Mission, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $2,640/year.
Sanford Medical Center
Sanford Medical Center is a private 2-year institution in Sioux Falls, SD.
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton Wahpeton College is a public 4-year institution in Sisseton, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $3,850/year.
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