Best Colleges in South Dakota (2019-2020)
The schools listed below rank in the best colleges in South Dakota. For this ranking, we consider any type/level of colleges including national universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and specialized schools. In South Dakota, there are 30 colleges and universities - by school type, 12 public and 18 private schools, and by school level, 19 4 years (or high), 11 2-4 years, and 0 less than 2 years schools.
For academic year 2019-2020, South Dakota State University ranks first in the best South Dakota colleges ranking and Augustana University and University of South Dakota followed it. By school type, there are 5 public and 3 schools in the best South Dakota colleges.
The average acceptance rate of the best South Dakota colleges 82.97% where Augustana University has the tightest rate with 65.42%. Augustana University has the highest tuition & fees with $33,960 where the average amount is $17,872 of the schools. Augustana University has the highest submitted SAT scores with 1,195 where the average SAT scores is 1,094 of the schools. The average student population is 4,734 and the average student to faculty ratio is 16.38 to 1 over the best South Dakota colleges.
The ranking is based on CollegeEvaluator's ranking methodology by considering academic, financial, admissions, learning environment, and more perspectives. [read more about the ranking methodology]
South Dakota State University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Brookings, SD with total 12,104 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,135 |
| Acceptance Rate | 92.43% |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,114 (in-state) / $12,589 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 12,104 (10,544 Undergraduate) |
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2 Augustana University 85.45
Augustana University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Sioux Falls, SD with total 2,133 students.
| Highest Degree | Master's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,195 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65.42% |
| Tuition & Fees | $33,960 |
| Student Population | 2,133 (1,807 Undergraduate) |
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3University of South Dakota 84.56
University of South Dakota is a public, 4 or more years school located in Vermillion, SD with total 10,066 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,145 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85.80% |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,332 (in-state) / $12,807 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 10,066 (7,590 Undergraduate) |
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42Black Hills State University 84.45
Black Hills State University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Spearfish, SD with total 4,035 students.
| Highest Degree | Master's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,069 |
| Acceptance Rate | 88.32% |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,009 (in-state) / $12,155 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 4,035 (3,745 Undergraduate) |
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51Northern State University 84.21
Northern State University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Aberdeen, SD with total 3,493 students.
| Highest Degree | Master's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,065 |
| Acceptance Rate | 88.11% |
| Tuition & Fees | $8,750 (in-state) / $11,821 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 3,493 (3,051 Undergraduate) |
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61University of Sioux Falls 84.17
University of Sioux Falls is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Sioux Falls, SD with total 1,615 students.
| Highest Degree | Master's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,120 |
| Acceptance Rate | 91.25% |
| Tuition & Fees | $18,910 |
| Student Population | 1,615 (1,319 Undergraduate) |
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71Dakota State University 84.08
Dakota State University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Madison, SD with total 3,382 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,090 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83.24% |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,536 (in-state) / $12,606 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 3,382 (2,993 Undergraduate) |
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8 Mount Marty College 83.90
Mount Marty College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Yankton, SD with total 1,044 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 930 |
| Acceptance Rate | 69.22% |
| Tuition & Fees | $28,126 |
| Student Population | 1,044 (862 Undergraduate) |
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| Rank | Name | Acceptance Rate | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Scores | Population | Student : Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
South Dakota State University Brookings, SD |
92.43% | $12,589 ($9,114) |
$16,675 ($9,217) |
1,135 | 12,104 | 17 to 1 |
| 2 |
Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD |
65.42% | $33,960 | $34,530 | 1,195 | 2,133 | 12 to 1 |
| 3 |
University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD |
85.80% | $12,807 ($9,332) |
$12,637 ($7,043) |
1,145 | 10,066 | 16 to 1 |
| 4 2 |
Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD |
88.32% | $12,155 ($9,009) |
$8,384 ($8,116) |
1,069 | 4,035 | 18 to 1 |
| 5 1 |
Northern State University Aberdeen, SD |
88.11% | $11,821 ($8,750) |
$11,814 ($6,665) |
1,065 | 3,493 | 21 to 1 |
| 6 1 |
University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD |
91.25% | $18,910 | $7,020 | 1,120 | 1,615 | 16 to 1 |
| 7 1 |
Dakota State University Madison, SD |
83.24% | $12,606 ($9,536) |
$11,809 ($6,660) |
1,090 | 3,382 | 18 to 1 |
| 8 |
Mount Marty College Yankton, SD |
69.22% | $28,126 | $7,800 | 930 | 1,044 | 13 to 1 |
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