South Dakota's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in South Dakota have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2024, students completed 10,862 that were offered by South Dakota's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 3% from completions reported in 2020.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2024
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in South Dakota
There are at least 9 schools offering degrees in South Dakota, and 9 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 10,662 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2024, a total of 4,366 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 3,277 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
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 institutionally 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 2024, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Sioux Falls is an institutionally 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 2024, 374 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 9 associate degrees, 109 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,299
Completions By Degree
492
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Augustana University is an institutionally 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 2024, 531 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 190 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,759
Completions By Degree
721
Est. Online Degree Availability
16%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
National American University-Rapid City is an institutionally 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 2024, 146 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 49 associate degrees, 75 master's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
922
Completions By Degree
277
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kairos University is an institutionally nonprofit 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Kairos University. In 2024, 138 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 10 bachelor's degrees, and 20 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
38
Completions By Degree
168
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dakota Wesleyan University is an institutionally 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. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Dakota Wesleyan University. In 2024, 157 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 9 associate degrees, 68 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
632
Completions By Degree
234
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
National American University-Ellsworth is a non-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-Ellsworth. In 2024, 5 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
47
Completions By Degree
6
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mount Marty University is an institutionally 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 2024, 141 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 7 associate degrees, 29 master's degrees, and 31 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
693
Completions By Degree
208
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
California Intercontinental University is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at California Intercontinental University. In 2024, 42 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 7 associate degrees, 8 bachelor's degrees, and 32 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
155
Completions By Degree
89
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in South Dakota
There are 6 four-year public colleges located in South Dakota. About 21,024 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 6,585 degrees were completed at public colleges in South Dakota. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is an institutionally 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 2024, 381 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 131 master's degrees, and 16 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,047
Completions By Degree
530
Est. Online Degree Availability
5%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northern State University is an institutionally 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 2024, 312 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 29 associate degrees, 113 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,258
Completions By Degree
454
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dakota State University is an institutionally 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 2024, 360 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 63 associate degrees, 149 master's degrees, and 11 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,894
Completions By Degree
583
Est. Online Degree Availability
86%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
South Dakota State University is an institutionally 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 South Dakota State University. In 2024, 1,886 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 124 associate degrees, 334 master's degrees, and 116 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,627
Completions By Degree
2,460
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of South Dakota is an institutionally 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 2024, 1,264 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 24 associate degrees, 530 master's degrees, and 262 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,265
Completions By Degree
2,080
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Black Hills State University is an institutionally 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 2024, 370 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 48 associate degrees, 60 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,933
Completions By Degree
478
Est. Online Degree Availability
12%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in South Dakota
There are 7 community colleges in South Dakota where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2024, about 7,416 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in South Dakota, and about 2,082 associate degrees were completed.
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Sisseton Wahpeton College is an institutionally 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
172
Completions By Degree
25
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mitchell Technical College is an institutionally 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
996
Completions By Degree
354
Est. Online Degree Availability
5%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Dakota Technical College is an institutionally 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
757
Completions By Degree
240
Est. Online Degree Availability
11%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Oglala Lakota College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,109
Completions By Degree
150
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sinte Gleska University is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
447
Completions By Degree
105
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southeast Technical College is an institutionally 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
2,129
Completions By Degree
565
Est. Online Degree Availability
37%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lake Area Technical College is an institutionally 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.