South Dakota Colleges for a 3.1 GPA

With a 3.1 GPA, you are competitive at 11 four-year colleges in South Dakota (1 target, 7 reach, 3 safety). A 3.1 is typically a B (~85%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in South Dakota for a 3.1 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.1 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD	3.22	96%	Medium

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
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 3.1; 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