Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Colleges in South Dakota. By school type, there are 12 public and 19 private schools in Colleges in South Dakota. By school level, there are 20 four years (or high) schools and 11 2-4 years schools .
Compare Selected Schools
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master | |
| The Salon Professional Academy | Rapid City, SD | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate | |
| Black Hills State University | Spearfish, SD | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| Dakota State University | Madison, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | Mitchell, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| Headlines Academy Inc | Rapid City, SD | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate | |
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown, SD | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate | |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Mount Marty University | Yankton, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| National American University-Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| Sioux Falls Seminary | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Northern State University | Aberdeen, SD | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| Oglala Lakota College | Kyle, SD | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Presentation College | Aberdeen, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Avera Sacred Heart Hospital | Yankton, SD | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate | |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Rapid City, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Sinte Gleska University | Mission, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Sanford Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate | |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | Sisseton, SD | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Stewart School | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate | |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City, SD | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension | Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| National American University-Harold D. Buckingham Graduate School | Rapid City, SD | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate | |
| National American University-Watertown | Watertown, SD | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| Institute of Lutheran Theology | Brookings, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Colleges in South Dakota is $11,961 for State residents and $12,446 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 80.42% and graduation rate is 49.33%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
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| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana University | $35,914 | 72% | 72% | 12:1 | 2,019 | |
| The Salon Professional Academy | $14,108 | - | 51% | 7:1 | 48 | |
| Black Hills State University | $9,000 / $12,100 | 97% | 39% | 16:1 | 3,608 | |
| Dakota State University | $9,633 / $12,735 | 86% | 49% | 18:1 | 3,186 | |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | $30,880 | 76% | 44% | 12:1 | 933 | |
| Headlines Academy Inc | $13,985 | - | 68% | 10:1 | 77 | |
| Lake Area Technical College | $6,862 / $6,718 | - | 67% | 17:1 | 2,217 | |
| Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology | $2,600 | - | - | 12:1 | 24 | |
| Mitchell Technical College | $7,359 / $7,524 | - | 73% | 13:1 | 1,162 | |
| Mount Marty University | $29,980 | 67% | 53% | 12:1 | 1,167 | |
| National American University-Rapid City | $15,660 | - | 19% | 7:1 | 1,440 | |
| National American University-Sioux Falls | $15,000 | - | - | 5:1 | 155 | |
| Sioux Falls Seminary | $3,600 | 62% | - | 1:1 | 508 | |
| Northern State University | $8,845 / $11,947 | 80% | 45% | 18:1 | 3,431 | |
| Oglala Lakota College | $2,684 / $2,684 | - | 6% | 12:1 | 1,251 | |
| Presentation College | $22,006 | 94% | 47% | 11:1 | 625 | |
| Avera Sacred Heart Hospital | $2,500 | - | - | 11:1 | 16 | |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $12,110 / $16,530 | 80% | 50% | 13:1 | 2,475 | |
| South Dakota State University | $9,299 / $12,809 | 87% | 59% | 17:1 | 11,405 | |
| Sinte Gleska University | $3,154 | - | - | 14:1 | 438 | |
| University of Sioux Falls | $19,900 | 77% | 58% | 17:1 | 1,628 | |
| Sanford Medical Center | $2,750 | - | - | 4:1 | 27 | |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | $4,510 / $4,510 | - | 3% | 10:1 | 125 | |
| Southeast Technical College | $7,470 / $7,650 | - | 57% | 11:1 | 2,330 | |
| Stewart School | $13,200 | - | 75% | 13:1 | 133 | |
| University of South Dakota | $9,432 / $12,942 | 87% | 60% | 15:1 | 9,459 | |
| Western Dakota Technical College | $8,274 / $8,332 | - | 41% | 13:1 | 1,324 | |
| National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension | $6,675 | - | - | 5:1 | 118 | |
| National American University-Harold D. Buckingham Graduate School | - | - | - | - | 480 | |
| National American University-Watertown | $15,000 | - | - | 1:1 | - | |
| Institute of Lutheran Theology | $9,978 | - | - | - | - | |
| Average | $11,961 / $12,446 | 80.42% | 49.33% | 11.28:1 | 1,787 | |