Which Colleges Accept Dual Credit in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, 19 schools accept Dual Credit, also known as dual enrollment, that allows to use high school credits. By school type, 13 public and 6 private schools accept Dual Credit.
By school level, 15 four-years colleges and 4 community colleges accept Dual Credit.
The following table summarizes the number of schools accepting Dual Credit in South Dakota.
| Total | Public | Private (not-for-profit) | Private (for-profit) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 4 Years Colleges | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Community Colleges | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade Schools | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Academic & Tuition Statistics for South Dakota Colleges Accepting Dual Credit
The average acceptance rate of the South Dakota Colleges Accepting Dual Credit is 82.10% and the admission yield is 26%. The average SAT score is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 23.
A total of 52,305 students are attending one of the schools. With 3,487 faculty, the average students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
The 2025 average tuition & fees at South Dakota Colleges Accepting Dual Credit is $12,601 for state residents and $14,688 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $9,366 for state residents and $13,875 for out-of-state students.
63.72% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,883 at South Dakota Colleges Accepting Dual Credit.
The following table shows the South Dakota Colleges Accepting Dual Credit. You can see more schools and narrow down the results in search result page.
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Enrollment | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Sioux Falls, SD | $40,160 | 2,390 | 67.75% | 73% |
| Black Hills State University Public, four-years | Spearfish, SD | $12,018 ($8,916) | 3,346 | 96.33% | 43% |
| Dakota State University Public, four-years | Madison, SD | $12,756 ($9,654) | 3,774 | 88.05% | 51% |
| Dakota Wesleyan University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Mitchell, SD | $33,790 | 892 | 73.38% | 48% |
| Lake Area Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Watertown, SD | $6,718 ($6,718) | 2,312 | - | 73% |
| Mitchell Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Mitchell, SD | $7,524 ($7,524) | 1,186 | - | 76% |
| Mount Marty University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Yankton, SD | $34,600 | 1,284 | 42.57% | 52% |
| National American University-Rapid City Private (for-profit), four-years | Rapid City, SD | $16,065 | 903 | - | 60% |
| Northern State University Public, four-years | Aberdeen, SD | $11,947 ($8,845) | 3,708 | 93.00% | 49% |
| Oglala Lakota College Public, four-years | Kyle, SD | $2,684 ($2,684) | 1,188 | - | 9% |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Public, four-years | Rapid City, SD | $14,900 ($10,500) | 2,576 | 79.87% | 53% |
| South Dakota State University Public, four-years | Brookings, SD | $12,809 ($9,299) | 12,056 | 98.34% | 62% |
| Sinte Gleska University Public, four-years | Mission, SD | $4,714 ($4,714) | 592 | - | 15% |
| University of Sioux Falls Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Sioux Falls, SD | $21,750 | 1,450 | 82.89% | 63% |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College Public, four-years | Sisseton, SD | $4,330 ($4,330) | 206 | - | 21% |
| Southeast Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Sioux Falls, SD | $7,650 ($7,650) | 2,659 | - | 59% |
| University of South Dakota Public, four-years | Vermillion, SD | $12,942 ($9,432) | 10,619 | 98.78% | 60% |
| Western Dakota Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Rapid City, SD | $8,294 ($8,294) | 1,164 | - | 54% |
| Institute of Lutheran Theology Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Brookings, SD | $13,430 | - | - | - |