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Average Tuition & Fees
$12,030
($11,769)
($11,769)
Average Acceptance Rates
80.45 %
Total Student Population
54,162
Average Graduation Rates
47.77 %
Average Student To Faculty Ratio
12.14 to 1
South Dakota Colleges Distribution
For academic year 2020-2021, 31 colleges and universities are active in South Dakota - 12 public and 19 private schools. By school level, there are 20 four(4) Years or high, 11 two(2) but less thant four(4) years, and 0 less than tow(2) years schools in South Dakota. Next table shows the number of schools by school type and level in South Dakota.
2021 Average Key Statistics for South Dakota Colleges
The average acceptance rate for South Dakota colleges is 80.45% and the average graduation rate is 47.77% in academic year 2020-2021. Total 54,162 students including in both undergraduate and graduate programs have attended South Dakota colleges and universities and the average students to faculty ratio is 12.14 to 1.
Tightest South Dakota Colleges to Admit
South Dakota Colleges with Highest SAT Scores
Largest South Dakota Colleges with Most Students
Next charts are illustrating the core statistics for colleges and universities located in South Dakota.
Average Transfer-out Rate for South Dakota colleges is 17.571428571429 %
Average Retention Rate for South Dakota colleges is 73.454545454545 %
2020-2021 Average Tuition & Fees For South Dakota Colleges
For academic year 2020-2021, the average undergraduate tuition & fees for South Dakota colleges are $11,769 for South Dakota residents and $12,030 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its average tuition and fees are $11,054 for in-state students and $12,450 for out-of-state students.
Expensive South Dakota Colleges
Inexpensive South Dakota Colleges
Highest Graduate Tuition in South Dakota Colleges
Lowest Graduate Tuition in South Dakota Colleges
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $11,769 | $12,030 |
| Graduate | $11,054 | $12,450 |
Offered Degree Programs at South Dakota Colleges
South Dakota colleges and universities are offering 1,400 programs through online and on-site education. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree.
Special Learning Opportunities at South Dakota State
In South Dakota, 17 colleges offer the undergraduate online programs and 14 colleges offer the graduate online programs. 10 colleges have the ROTC programs and 9 colleges offer the study abroad programs. Next table shows the number of South Dakota schools which are offering special learning opportunities by category.
Know about South Dakota Colleges
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- Which colleges require First-time students to live on campus in South Dakota?
- Which colleges provide On-campus Day Care Services in South Dakota?
- What is The Average Yield (enrollment rate) in South Dakota?
- Which colleges offer One but Less than 2 years certificate program in South Dakota?
- How many colleges require the high school GPA in South Dakota?
- What is The Average Acceptance Rate in South Dakota?
- How many colleges require the Completion of college-preparatory program in South Dakota?