Best colleges in South Dakota
New Faces, New Places
Experience college life from a region proud of their American roots
South Dakota is simply overflowing with history. From pioneer museums to Mount Rushmore, there’s definitely plenty to experience. The education system is also top-notch, with 22 college and university options.* Medical school, law school, and a public university that’s been around since 1862 are all options for those seeking out higher education in South Dakota. Graduates often choose to hang onto the picturesque beauty of the region and proceed to careers at places like Rushmore Media Company, Daktronics, or Init Records.* Popular majors include architecture, business administration, and computer engineering. And with the 2nd lowest unemployment rate in the country, 3.4%, jobs will be much easier to find here than the other 48 states.
Besides the popular tourist destination of Mount Rushmore, you’ll find yourself looking for more time. Famed author Laura Ingalls Wilder was born and raised in South Dakota, and on the weekends, you can visit the original home and schoolhouse in which she lived. If you’re looking for a silly time, check out the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota.* Head outdoors for rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, or jet skiing. And when the sun sets and you’re ready for some nighttime refreshment, pay a visit to Saloon #10 Bar in Deadwood. This old style saloon is actually a museum – with a bar. However you choose to enjoy your college days in South Dakota, you can rest assured a new adventure is waiting just across the prairie.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*Bureau of Labor Statistics *Wikipedia, “List of Colleges and Universities in South Dakota”, “Companies based in South Dakota” *www.travelsd.comBest Four Year Universities in South Dakota
Augustana University offers 71 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers 60 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a small city.
South Dakota State University offers 216 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a remote town.
Mount Marty University offers 57 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town.
Dakota Wesleyan University offers 76 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town.
University of South Dakota offers 148 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a faraway town.
University of Sioux Falls offers 67 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.
Dakota State University offers 115 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a faraway town.
Northern State University offers 113 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town.
Black Hills State University offers 100 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a faraway town.
Best Community Colleges in South Dakota
Mitchell Technical College offers 55 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town.
Lake Area Technical College offers 49 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town.
Southeast Technical College offers 87 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a midsize city.
Western Dakota Technical College offers 53 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city.
Sanford Medical Center offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital offers 0 degree programs. It's a private not-for-profit, two-year college in a remote town.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | 14 : 1 | 2,390 | |
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | 16 : 1 | 2,576 | |
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Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD | 16 : 1 | 1,186 | |
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South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | 23 : 1 | 12,056 | |
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Mount Marty University Yankton, SD | 31 : 1 | 1,284 | |