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Colleges and Universities in South Dakota
20 degree-granting colleges and universities in South Dakota that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges20
- Public137 private
- Four-year164 two-year
- Online programs18Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in South Dakota: Business Administration (15), Nursing (13), Accounting (13), Entrepreneurship (10), Elementary Education (10), Criminal Justice (10).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Black Hills State University | Spearfish | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| California Intercontinental University | Sioux Falls | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Dakota State University | Madison | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | Mitchell | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Kairos University | Sioux Falls | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Mount Marty University | Yankton | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Northern State University | Aberdeen | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Oglala Lakota College | Kyle | Public | Four-year | No |
| Sinte Gleska University | Mission | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | Sisseton | Public | Four-year | No |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Rapid City | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| South Dakota State University | Brookings | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City | Public | Two-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in South Dakota: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in South Dakota?
South Dakota has 20 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in South Dakota?
13 public, 5 private nonprofit and 2 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in South Dakota?
4 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Lake Area Technical College, Mitchell Technical College, Southeast Technical College, and Western Dakota Technical College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in South Dakota?
16 four-year colleges and universities, and 15 schools in South Dakota offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in South Dakota offer online programs?
18 colleges in South Dakota reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in South Dakota have the most colleges?
Sioux Falls (5), Rapid City (3), Mitchell (2), Spearfish (1), and Madison (1).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in South Dakota?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in South Dakota are Business Administration (15 schools), Nursing (13 schools), Accounting (13 schools), Entrepreneurship (10 schools), Elementary Education (10 schools), and Criminal Justice (10 schools).
How do I find a college in South Dakota that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to South Dakota and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of South Dakota colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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