Average Tuition & Fees
$11,749
($11,680)
($11,680)
Average Acceptance Rates
80.45 %
Total Student Population
53,682
Average Graduation Rates
46.23 %
Average Student To Faculty Ratio
12.14 to 1
South Dakota Colleges Distribution
For academic year 2019-2020, there are 30 colleges and universities in South Dakota State - 12 public and 18 private schools. By school level, there are 19 four(4) Years or high, 11 two(2) but less thant four(4) years, and less than tow(2) years schools in South Dakota. Next table shows the number of schools by school type and level in South Dakota.
2020 Average Academic Statistics for South Dakota Colleges
The average acceptance rate for South Dakota colleges is 80.45% and the average graduation rate is 46.23% in academic year 2019-2020. Total 53,682 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 17.625 %
Average Retention Rate for South Dakota colleges is 73.454545454545 %
2019-2020 Average Tuition & Fees For South Dakota Colleges
For academic year 2019-2020, the average undergraduate tuition & fees for South Dakota colleges are $11,680 for South Dakota residents and $11,749 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its average tuition and fees are $10,724 for in-state students and $12,552 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 | $11,680 | $11,749 |
| Graduate | $10,724 | $12,552 |
Offered Degree Programs at South Dakota Colleges
South Dakota colleges and universities are offering 1,388 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.
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