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 21,612 that were offered by South Dakota's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 4% 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 16 schools offering degrees in South Dakota, and 16 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 16,054 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2024, a total of 6,995 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 4,521 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, 1,602 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 98 associate degrees, 840 master's degrees, and 65 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,111
Completions By Degree
2,605
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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 adults and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Kairos University. In 2024, 163 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 28 bachelor's degrees, and 34 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
36
Completions By Degree
226
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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, 66 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 6 associate degrees, 9 bachelor's degrees, and 28 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
141
Completions By Degree
109
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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, 362 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 20 associate degrees, 102 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,258
Completions By Degree
487
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
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, 489 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 152 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,818
Completions By Degree
641
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
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, 489 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 152 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,818
Completions By Degree
641
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
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 adults and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Kairos University. In 2024, 163 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 28 bachelor's degrees, and 34 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
36
Completions By Degree
226
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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, 136 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 51 associate degrees, 58 master's degrees, and 20 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
832
Completions By Degree
265
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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, 159 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 6 associate degrees, 28 master's degrees, and 37 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
702
Completions By Degree
230
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
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%
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, 66 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 6 associate degrees, 9 bachelor's degrees, and 28 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
141
Completions By Degree
109
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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 minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Dakota Wesleyan University. In 2024, 163 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 7 associate degrees, 64 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
661
Completions By Degree
234
Est. Online Degree Availability
27%
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 minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Dakota Wesleyan University. In 2024, 163 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 7 associate degrees, 64 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
661
Completions By Degree
234
Est. Online Degree Availability
27%
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, 362 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 20 associate degrees, 102 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,258
Completions By Degree
487
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
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, 159 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 6 associate degrees, 28 master's degrees, and 37 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
702
Completions By Degree
230
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
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, 136 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 51 associate degrees, 58 master's degrees, and 20 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
832
Completions By Degree
265
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Public Colleges & Universities in South Dakota
There are 14 four-year public colleges located in South Dakota. About 43,602 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 13,242 degrees were completed at public colleges in South Dakota. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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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, 1,176 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 26 associate degrees, 633 master's degrees, and 261 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,239
Completions By Degree
2,096
Est. Online Degree Availability
42%
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, 377 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 49 associate degrees, 145 master's degrees, and 29 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,969
Completions By Degree
600
Est. Online Degree Availability
87%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
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 minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at South Dakota State University. In 2024, 2,009 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 105 associate degrees, 348 master's degrees, and 119 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,798
Completions By Degree
2,581
Est. Online Degree Availability
31%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sinte Gleska University is an institutionally public 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 Sinte Gleska University. In 2024, 36 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 33 bachelor's degrees, 12 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
579
Completions By Degree
81
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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, 1,176 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 26 associate degrees, 633 master's degrees, and 261 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,239
Completions By Degree
2,096
Est. Online Degree Availability
42%
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, 254 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 27 associate degrees, 86 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,239
Completions By Degree
367
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
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, 254 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 27 associate degrees, 86 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,239
Completions By Degree
367
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
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, 319 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 49 associate degrees, 51 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,935
Completions By Degree
419
Est. Online Degree Availability
26%
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, 319 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 49 associate degrees, 51 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,935
Completions By Degree
419
Est. Online Degree Availability
26%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
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, 357 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 105 master's degrees, and 12 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,042
Completions By Degree
477
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
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, 357 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 105 master's degrees, and 12 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,042
Completions By Degree
477
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
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, 377 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 49 associate degrees, 145 master's degrees, and 29 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,969
Completions By Degree
600
Est. Online Degree Availability
87%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sinte Gleska University is an institutionally public 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 Sinte Gleska University. In 2024, 36 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 33 bachelor's degrees, 12 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
579
Completions By Degree
81
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
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 minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at South Dakota State University. In 2024, 2,009 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 105 associate degrees, 348 master's degrees, and 119 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,798
Completions By Degree
2,581
Est. Online Degree Availability
31%
Community Colleges in South Dakota
There are 12 community colleges in South Dakota where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2024, about 13,850 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in South Dakota, and about 3,980 associate degrees were completed.
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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.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,710
Completions By Degree
585
Est. Online Degree Availability
19%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
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
953
Completions By Degree
350
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
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
209
Completions By Degree
41
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
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
953
Completions By Degree
350
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
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 minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,164
Completions By Degree
634
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
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
733
Completions By Degree
187
Est. Online Degree Availability
9%
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 minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,164
Completions By Degree
634
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
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 a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,156
Completions By Degree
193
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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
733
Completions By Degree
187
Est. Online Degree Availability
9%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
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
209
Completions By Degree
41
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,710
Completions By Degree
585
Est. Online Degree Availability
19%
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 a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.