The average graduation rate of Top Colleges in South Dakota is 54.29%. University of Sioux Falls has the highest graduation rate of 63% and Black Hills State University has the lowest graduation rate of 43%
The average transfer-out rate is 13.67% and the average retention rate is 75.57%
| Rank | School | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Retention Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakota State UniversityMadison, SD | 51% | - | 75% | 18 to 1 |
| 2 | South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD | 62% | - | 84% | 17 to 1 |
| 3 | University of South DakotaVermillion, SD | 60% | - | 79% | 16 to 1 |
| 4 | Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD | 43% | - | 72% | 17 to 1 |
| 5 | Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD | 49% | 8% | 77% | 19 to 1 |
| 6 | University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD | 63% | 1% | 74% | 18 to 1 |
| 7 | Mount Marty UniversityYankton, SD | 52% | 32% | 68% | 12 to 1 |
| - | Average | 54.2857% | 13.6667% | 75.5714% | 16.7143 to 1 |