How many selective colleges are in South Dakota?

We track 24 notable colleges in South Dakota, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.

What is the most selective college in South Dakota?

By acceptance rate, Augustana University is among the most selective in South Dakota, at approximately 68%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.

How do I know my chances at South Dakota colleges?

Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Selective Colleges in South Dakota: Acceptance Rates, SAT & Cost — AdmitQuant

Selective colleges in South Dakota

Acceptance rates, test-score ranges, and average net price for selective colleges in South Dakota — source-cited from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Want the number that matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

We track 24 notable colleges in South Dakota (13 public · 11 private · ~$18,146 median net price), with Augustana University among the most selective at ~68%.

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College	City	Accept.	SAT 25–75	Avg net price
Augustana University	Sioux Falls	68%	1150–1370	$23,894
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Rapid City	80%	1140–1340	$20,183
University of Sioux Falls	Sioux Falls	83%	—	$21,383
Dakota State University	Madison	88%	1190–1440	$21,057
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South Dakota admissions: quick answers

How many selective colleges are in South Dakota?: We track 24 notable colleges in South Dakota, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.
What is the most selective college in South Dakota?: By acceptance rate, Augustana University is among the most selective in South Dakota, at approximately 68%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.
How do I know my chances at South Dakota colleges?: Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.