Top Rated South Dakota Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in South Dakota for 2024

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in South Dakota as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the best public college in South Dakota is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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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

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#1 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $21,124net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1378SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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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

  • 9,856enrollment
  • $18,378net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1300SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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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

  • 11,327enrollment
  • $18,160net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1245SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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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

  • 3,241enrollment
  • $17,977net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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Northern State University
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Aberdeen, SD
 

Northern State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,344enrollment
  • $17,264net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 800-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Black Hills State University
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Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,425enrollment
  • $16,782net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 970-1085SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.22Estimated Avg GPA

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