The Best South Dakota Colleges

Augustana University

#1 Best Value in South Dakota

• 2,086enrollment
• $23,843net price
• 66%acceptance rate
• 1110-1325SAT range
• 21-28ACT range
• 3.76Avg GPA

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

#1 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

• 2,492enrollment
• $21,124net price
• 83%acceptance rate
• 1160-1378SAT range
• 23-29ACT range
• 3.57Avg GPA

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University of South Dakota

#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

• 9,856enrollment
• $18,378net price
• 99%acceptance rate
• 1020-1300SAT range
• 19-25ACT range
• 3.43Avg GPA

South Dakota State University

#3 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

• 11,327enrollment
• $18,160net price
• 86%acceptance rate
• 1020-1245SAT range
• 19-25ACT range
• 3.53Avg GPA

Mount Marty College

#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

• 1,252enrollment
• $21,476net price
• 68%acceptance rate
• 810-1050SAT range
• 19-24ACT range
• 3.35Avg GPA

Dakota State University

#4 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

• 3,241enrollment
• $17,977net price
• 79%acceptance rate
• 940-1240SAT range
• 19-27ACT range
• 3.33Avg GPA

Northern State University

#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

• 3,344enrollment
• $17,264net price
• 78%acceptance rate
• 800-1150SAT range
• 18-24ACT range
• 3.37Avg GPA

Black Hills State University

#6 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

• 3,425enrollment
• $16,782net price
• 97%acceptance rate
• 970-1085SAT range
• 18-24ACT range
• 3.22Estimated Avg GPA