South Dakota Colleges for a 3 GPA

With a 3 GPA, you are competitive at 11 four-year colleges in South Dakota (0 target, 8 reach, 3 safety). A 3 is typically a B (~83%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in South Dakota for a 3 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
No colleges found in this category.

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average GPAs; admission is possible but more competitive.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
South Dakota State University Brookings, SD	3.53	98%	Low
University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD	3.43	99%	Low
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD	3.57	80%	Low
Mount Marty University Yankton, SD	3.35	43%	Low
Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD	3.36	73%	Low
Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD	3.22	96%	Low
Northern State University Aberdeen, SD	3.37	93%	Low
Dakota State University Madison, SD	3.33	88%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD	-	100%	High
Sinte Gleska University Mission, SD	-	100%	High
Institute of Lutheran Theology Brookings, South Dakota	-	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026