Colleges in South Dakota
10 colleges in South Dakota, largest first. The most selective are Mount Marty University, Augustana University, Dakota Wesleyan University. The lowest average net prices are at Northern State University ($15,279), Black Hills State University ($19,252), University of South Dakota ($20,028).
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State UniversityBrookings | 98% | 1060–1240 | $20,139 | 62% |
| University of South DakotaVermillion | 99% | 1125–1315 | $20,028 | 60% |
| South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City | 80% | 1140–1340 | $20,827 | 52% |
| Dakota State UniversityMadison | 88% | 1190–1440 | $20,554 | 49% |
| Augustana UniversitySioux Falls | 68% | 1150–1370 | $23,283 | 73% |
| Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish | 96% | 965–1135 | $19,252 | 42% |
| Northern State UniversityAberdeen | 93% | 980–1160 | $15,279 | 52% |
| University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls | 83% | — | $21,417 | 64% |
| Mount Marty UniversityYankton | 43% | — | $21,395 | 63% |
| Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMitchell | 73% | — | $24,039 | 54% |
Net price is what students receiving federal aid paid on average after grants and scholarships. Public colleges usually charge South Dakota residents less tuition. Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.