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Guide To South Dakota Colleges & Universities
Searching for the college or university in South Dakota that's right for you? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of South Dakota cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see the list of all South Dakota colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
South Dakota's Colleges by the Numbers
Degrees in South Dakota have been growing at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2020, students completed 11,423 degree programs that were offered by South Dakota's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 5% from completions reported in 2016.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2020
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities in South Dakota
Of the 24 schools in South Dakota, 12 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 11,112 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 4,310 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities , including 2,881 that were offered online.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in South Dakota. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
National American University-Watertown is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at National American University-Watertown. In 2020, 5 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 5 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
69
Completions By Degree
10
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Presentation College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Presentation College. In 2020, 156 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 11 associate degrees, 7 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
555
Completions By Degree
174
Est. Online Degree Availability
63%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sioux Falls Seminary is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Sioux Falls Seminary. In 2020, 29 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 6 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
35
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Sioux Falls is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Sioux Falls. In 2020, 401 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 163 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,349
Completions By Degree
569
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mount Marty University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mount Marty University. In 2020, 132 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 33 associate degrees, 25 master's degrees, and 34 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
601
Completions By Degree
224
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sinte Gleska University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Sinte Gleska University. In 2020, 43 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 18 bachelor's degrees, 8 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
511
Completions By Degree
69
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
National American University-Rapid City is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at National American University-Rapid City. In 2020, 281 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 163 associate degrees, 140 master's degrees, and 24 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,434
Completions By Degree
608
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension. In 2020, 28 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 8 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
101
Completions By Degree
36
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
National American University-Sioux Falls is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at National American University-Sioux Falls. In 2020, 16 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
153
Completions By Degree
21
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dakota Wesleyan University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Dakota Wesleyan University. In 2020, 173 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 27 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
719
Completions By Degree
201
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Augustana University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Augustana University. In 2020, 530 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 160 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,765
Completions By Degree
690
Est. Online Degree Availability
19%
Completions by Program
Public Colleges & Universities in South Dakota
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in South Dakota . About 24,247 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 7,041 degrees were completed at public colleges in South Dakota. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Oglala Lakota College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Oglala Lakota College. In 2020, 107 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 64 bachelor's degrees, 3 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,224
Completions By Degree
174
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. In 2020, 417 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 86 master's degrees, and 15 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,125
Completions By Degree
521
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
South Dakota State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at South Dakota State University. In 2020, 2,029 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 87 associate degrees, 382 master's degrees, and 165 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,034
Completions By Degree
2,663
Est. Online Degree Availability
31%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dakota State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Dakota State University. In 2020, 368 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 52 associate degrees, 123 master's degrees, and 16 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,067
Completions By Degree
559
Est. Online Degree Availability
81%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northern State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Northern State University. In 2020, 277 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 18 associate degrees, 66 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,383
Completions By Degree
361
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Black Hills State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Black Hills State University. In 2020, 406 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 42 associate degrees, 67 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,416
Completions By Degree
515
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of South Dakota is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of South Dakota. In 2020, 1,403 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 27 associate degrees, 567 master's degrees, and 251 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,998
Completions By Degree
2,248
Est. Online Degree Availability
52%
Completions by Program
Community Colleges in South Dakota
There are 5 community colleges in South Dakota where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2020, about 5,825 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in South Dakota, and about 1,745 associate degrees were completed.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lake Area Technical College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,816
Completions By Degree
605
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Dakota Technical College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
858
Completions By Degree
202
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sisseton Wahpeton College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
115
Completions By Degree
16
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mitchell Technical College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
977
Completions By Degree
308
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southeast Technical College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,059
Completions By Degree
614
Est. Online Degree Availability
36%
Completions by Program
Affordable Colleges in South Dakota
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in South Dakota, or which South Dakota schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the average tuition at South Dakota's 4-year nonprofit schools is $14,503. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in South Dakota is $12,769, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $6,334.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges in South Dakota
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university in South Dakota is accredited? View a list of accredited colleges and universities in South Dakota here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Augustana University
- Black Hills State University
- Dakota State University
- Dakota Wesleyan University
- Mount Marty University
- Northern State University
- Oglala Lakota College
- Presentation College
- Sinte Gleska University
- Sioux Falls Seminary
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- South Dakota State University
- University of Sioux Falls
- University of South Dakota
- Franklin University
- Lake Area Technical College
- Western Dakota Technical College
- Sisseton Wahpeton College
- Mitchell Technical College
- Southeast Technical College
- National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension
- National American University-Rapid City