Colleges Near Lake Madison

Colleges and universities near me in the Lake Madison, South Dakota area

There are 20 colleges within 100 miles of Lake Madison enrolling a total of 54,091 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in South Dakota with a population of 683, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lake Madison. The nearest college is Dakota State University in Madison at a distance of 5.4 miles from Lake Madison. Driving time to these schools from Lake Madison should be less than 2 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, Kairos University in Sioux Falls offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,600 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 Lake Madison.
Lake Madison, SD within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Dakota State University
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Madison, SD

Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,508enrollment
  • $19,115net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1340SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

5 miles from Lake Madison

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South Dakota State University
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Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 11,498enrollment
  • $18,233net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

28 miles from Lake Madison

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Institute of Lutheran Theology
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Brookings, South Dakota
 

Institute of Lutheran Theology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Lake Madison

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Southeast Technical Institute
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Southeast Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,478enrollment
  • $15,265net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

30 miles from Lake Madison

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Augustana University
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Sioux Falls, SD

Augustana University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in South Dakota

  • 2,158enrollment
  • $25,280net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1290SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

33 miles from Lake Madison

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Kairos University
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Kairos University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,105enrollment
  • -net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Lake Madison

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University of Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

University of Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,509enrollment
  • $21,049net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

33 miles from Lake Madison

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Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 28enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Lake Madison

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Globe University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Globe University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 125enrollment
  • $18,351net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Lake Madison

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National American University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

National American University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 155enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Lake Madison

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Mitchell Technical Institute
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Mitchell, SD
 

Mitchell Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,132enrollment
  • $12,868net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

52 miles from Lake Madison

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Dakota Wesleyan University
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Mitchell, SD
 

Dakota Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 886enrollment
  • $21,901net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1420SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

53 miles from Lake Madison

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Lake Area Technical Institute
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Watertown, SD
 

Lake Area Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,179enrollment
  • $12,554net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

65 miles from Lake Madison

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Southwest Minnesota State University
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Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

72 miles from Lake Madison

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Dordt College
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Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

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

74 miles from Lake Madison

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

  • 1,314enrollment
  • $23,163net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 810-1050SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

77 miles from Lake Madison

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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

79 miles from Lake Madison

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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

82 miles from Lake Madison

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southeast Technical Institute and is 29.7 miles from Lake Madison. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southeast Technical Institute are $7,650 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southeast 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.