Top Rated South Dakota Private Colleges

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in South Dakota. Leading the rankings for 2027 as the highest ranked private college in South Dakota is Augustana University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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Augustana University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

Augustana is a private university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and business. The residential campus is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota's largest city.

#1 Best Value in South Dakota 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1150-1370
  • Avg GPA 3.76
  • Acceptance Rate 68%
  • Net Price $24,977
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Mount Marty University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Yankton, SD
  • | 0 reviews

Mount Marty is a small private Catholic university known for undergraduate nursing and education. The campus sits along the Missouri River in Yankton.

#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 810-1050
  • Avg GPA 3.35
  • Acceptance Rate 43%
  • Net Price $22,242
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