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 Dakota

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD
NCAA D1
Admit
98% admit
Tuition
$11,283
ACT
ACT 19–25

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

Vermillion, SD
NCAA D1
Admit
99% admit
Tuition
$11,283
ACT
ACT 19–25

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

Madison, SD
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$10,718
ACT
ACT 20–27

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

Rapid City, SD
Ski Town
Admit
80% admit
Tuition
$12,240
ACT
ACT 24–30

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

Sioux Falls, SD
NCAA D2
Admit
68% admit
Tuition
$34,934
ACT
ACT 21–27

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

Spearfish, SD
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$10,800
ACT
ACT 18–24

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

Aberdeen, SD
NCAA D2
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$10,718
ACT
ACT 18–24

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

Sioux Falls, SD
NCAA D2
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$19,550
ACT

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

Yankton, SD
Admit
43% admit
Tuition
$27,720
ACT
ACT 18–25

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

Mitchell, SD
Admit
73% admit
Tuition
$29,700
ACT

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

Sioux Falls, SD
Very Safe
Admit
85% admit
Tuition
ACT

Kairos University is a private 4-year institution in Sioux Falls, SD. Enrollment: ~82 students. Admissions are accessible (85% admit rate).

Stewart School

Sioux Falls, SD
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Stewart School is a 4-year institution in Sioux Falls, SD.

Western Dakota Technical College

Rapid City, SD
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$3,472
ACT

Western Dakota Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Rapid City, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $3,472/year.

California Intercontinental University

Sioux Falls, SD
Admit
Tuition
ACT

California Intercontinental University is a 4-year institution in Sioux Falls, SD.

Institute of Lutheran Theology

Brookings, SD
Admit
Tuition
$9,600
ACT

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

Rapid City, SD
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City is a 4-year institution in Rapid City, SD.

Lake Area Technical College

Watertown, SD
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$3,720
ACT

Lake Area Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Watertown, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $3,720/year.

Mitchell Technical College

Mitchell, SD
Admit
Tuition
$4,092
ACT

Mitchell Technical College is a public 2-year institution in Mitchell, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $4,092/year.

National American University-Rapid City

Rapid City, SD
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$14,985
ACT

National American University-Rapid City is a 4-year institution in Rapid City, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $14,985/year.

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, SD
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$2,016
ACT

Oglala Lakota College is a public 4-year institution in Kyle, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $2,016/year.

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Yankton, SD
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is a private 2-year institution in Yankton, SD.

Sinte Gleska University

Mission, SD
Admit
Tuition
$2,640
ACT

Sinte Gleska University is a public 4-year institution in Mission, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $2,640/year.

Sanford Medical Center

Sioux Falls, SD
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Sanford Medical Center is a private 2-year institution in Sioux Falls, SD.

Sisseton Wahpeton College

Sisseton, SD
Admit
Tuition
$3,850
ACT

Sisseton Wahpeton College is a public 4-year institution in Sisseton, SD. Out-of-state tuition: $3,850/year.

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