Top Ranked South Dakota Colleges
The Best Colleges in South Dakota Ranked for 2019
The Best Colleges in South Dakota Ranked for 2019
These are the best four year colleges in South Dakota as ranked by CollegeSimply. This South Dakota ranking is a subset of our national ranking of the best colleges in America. Our ranking methodology is purely statistical and not subjective in nature. Measuring factors include but are not limited to: student body intellect as indicated by admission scores, graduation rate and admission selectivity. In order to be considered for the ranking, a school must offer four year undergraduate degrees, selectively admit students and be a non-profit institution. Leading the 2019 ranking as the best college in South Dakota is Augustana College.
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- #1 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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- #2 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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- #3 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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- #4 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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- #5 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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- #6 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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- #7 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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- #8 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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- #9 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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- #10 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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- #11 Top Rated College in South Dakota
Ranking Methodology
Overall Rank is calculated based on the following school characteristics.1National Academic Rank is calculated using standardized test admission data as well as GPA data for admitted freshman.
2National Selectivity Rank is based on admission selectivity for incoming students starting the 2018-2019 academic year.
3National Graduation Rank is based on the percentage of students graduating with bachelor's degrees within six years.