Top Ranked South Dakota Colleges

The Best Colleges in South Dakota Ranked for 2020

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 2020 ranking as the best college in South Dakota is Augustana University.

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Augustana University

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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#1 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City, South Dakota

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#2 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota

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#3 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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#4 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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Mount Marty College

Yankton, South Dakota

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#5 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota

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#6 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota

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#7 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, South Dakota

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#8 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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Northern State University

Aberdeen, South Dakota

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#9 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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Black Hills State University

Spearfish, South Dakota

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#10 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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Presentation College

Aberdeen, South Dakota

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#11 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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National American University Rapid City

Rapid City, South Dakota

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#12 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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National American University Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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#13 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, South Dakota

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#14 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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Sinte Gleska University

Mission, South Dakota

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#15 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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#16 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension

Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota

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#17 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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Globe University Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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#18 Top Rated College in South Dakota
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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.

Top Ranked South Dakota Colleges

The Best Colleges in South Dakota Ranked for 2020

The Best Colleges in South Dakota Ranked for 2020

Ranking Methodology

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