Average Tuition & Fees
$12,850
($12,072)
($12,072)
Average Acceptance Rates
82.44 %
Total Student Population
50,954
Average Graduation Rates
47.78 %
Average Student To Faculty Ratio
12.08 to 1
South Dakota Colleges Distribution
For the academic year 2023-2024, 26 colleges and universities are active in South Dakota - 13 public and 13 private schools. By school level, there are 17 four(4) Years or high, 6 community colleges (2-4 years college), and 3 trade/vocational schools (less than 2-years schools) in South Dakota. The following table shows the number of schools by school type and level in South Dakota.
Average Key Statistics for South Dakota Colleges
The average acceptance rate for South Dakota colleges is 82.44% and the average graduation rate is 47.78% in academic year 2023-2024. Total 50,954 students including in both undergraduate and graduate programs have attended South Dakota colleges and universities and the average students to faculty ratio is 12.08 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.
2024 Average Tuition & Fees For South Dakota Colleges
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees for South Dakota colleges are $12,072 for South Dakota residents and $12,850 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its average tuition and fees are $9,867 for in-state students and $12,940 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 | $12,072 | $12,850 |
Graduate | $9,867 | $12,940 |
Offered Degree Programs at South Dakota Colleges
South Dakota colleges and universities are offering 1,460 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, 2 colleges offer all programs online completely. 22 colleges offer the undergraduate online programs and 16 colleges offer the graduate online programs. 8 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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