Colleges Near Fort Thompson

Colleges and universities near me in the Fort Thompson, South Dakota area

There are 41 colleges within 200 miles of Fort Thompson enrolling a total of 91,003 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Dakota with a population of 1,282, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Fort Thompson. The nearest college is Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell at a distance of 73.4 miles from Fort Thompson. Driving time to these schools from Fort Thompson should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Augustana University in Sioux Falls which is ranked #332 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is South Dakota State University enrolling 11,498 students. In terms of affordability, Oglala Lakota College in Kyle offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,016 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Fort Thompson.
Fort Thompson, SD within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Oglala Lakota College
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Kyle, SD
 

Oglala Lakota College

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,229enrollment
  • $3,563net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

149 miles from Fort Thompson

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Sitting Bull College
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Fort Yates, ND
 

Sitting Bull College

Public 4 Year

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  • 263enrollment
  • $4,205net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

151 miles from Fort Thompson

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

  • 9,868enrollment
  • $18,466net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1330SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

153 miles from Fort Thompson

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Sisseton Wahpeton College
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Sisseton, SD
 

Sisseton Wahpeton College

Public 2 Year

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  • 215enrollment
  • $3,284net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

155 miles from Fort Thompson

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Northeast Community College
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Norfolk, NE
 

Northeast Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,595enrollment
  • $8,508net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

172 miles from Fort Thompson

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Wayne State College
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Wayne, NE
 

Wayne State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,807enrollment
  • $15,458net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

174 miles from Fort Thompson

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Dordt College
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Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,929enrollment
  • $27,925net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

176 miles from Fort Thompson

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National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension
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Ellsworth AFB, SD
 

National American University Ellsworth AFB Extension

Private 4 Year

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  • 61enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

182 miles from Fort Thompson

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Briar Cliff University
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Sioux City, IA
 

Briar Cliff University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 940enrollment
  • $23,292net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

184 miles from Fort Thompson

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,665enrollment
  • $24,737net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

183 miles from Fort Thompson

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Southwest Minnesota State University
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Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 7,324enrollment
  • $14,839net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

183 miles from Fort Thompson

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St Luke's College
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Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

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  • 196enrollment
  • $12,771net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

185 miles from Fort Thompson

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Northwest Iowa Community College
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Sheldon, IA
 

Northwest Iowa Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,792enrollment
  • $13,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

187 miles from Fort Thompson

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Western Dakota Technical Institute
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Rapid City, SD
 

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,047enrollment
  • $13,723net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

187 miles from Fort Thompson

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,158enrollment
  • $23,482net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

189 miles from Fort Thompson

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Western Iowa Tech Community College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 5,071enrollment
  • $9,064net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

189 miles from Fort Thompson

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National American University Rapid City
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Rapid City, SD
 

National American University Rapid City

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,026enrollment
  • $22,086net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

189 miles from Fort Thompson

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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Rapid City, SD

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $20,243net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

188 miles from Fort Thompson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Mitchell Technical Institute and is 75.1 miles from Fort Thompson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Mitchell Technical Institute are $7,524 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Mitchell Technical Institute has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.