Top Ranked Colleges

The Best Colleges in Ranked for 2018

These are the best four year colleges in as ranked by CollegeSimply. This 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 our 2018 ranking as the best college in is Augustana College.

List of The Best Colleges & Universities in

Rank	College	National Academic Rank1	National Selectivity Rank2	National Graduation Rank3
1	Augustana College	318	815	429
2	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	200	1,266	955
3	South Dakota State University	547	1,376	565
4	University of Sioux Falls	548	1,377	593
5	University of South Dakota	409	1,324	991
6	Dakota State University	546	1,229	1,353
7	Dakota Wesleyan University	1,079	936	1,118
8	Mount Marty College	1,700	702	841
9	Northern State University	950	1,172	1,155
10	Black Hills State University	771	1,151	1,483
11	Presentation College	1,051	1,483	1,300

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 2016-2017 academic year.
³National Graduation Rank is based on the percentage of students graduating with bachelor's degrees within six years.