South Dakota 4-Years Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

The 2025 average ACT score of South Dakota colleges is 23 which is same as last year.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the highest ACT score of 26 among 8 South Dakota colleges that consider ACT score for admission.

Of those 8 South Dakota colleges, 2 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 0 schools' scores decreased. 6 schools' scores are same as last year.

The table below shows the 8 South Dakota colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $19,017 and graduate tuition & fees is $17,666 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High ACT Score South Dakota 4-Years Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 83.09%, and the average SAT score is 1,180, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Table. South Dakota 4-Years Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
	School Name	ACT Score	SAT Score	Acceptance Rate	Yield	Undergraduate Tuition & Fees	Total Population	Graduation Rate	Students to Faculty Ratio
1 -	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SDPublic, 4-year	26 -	1,230	79.87%	38.08%	$14,900 ($10,500)	2,576	53.00%	12 to 1
2 -	Augustana University Sioux Falls, SDPrivate, 4-year	24 -	1,255	67.75%	26.13%	$40,160	2,390	73.00%	12 to 1
2 1	Dakota State University Madison, SDPublic, 4-year	24 2	1,320	88.05%	17.99%	$12,756 ($9,654)	3,774	51.00%	18 to 1
4 1	Mount Marty University Yankton, SDPrivate, 4-year	22 -	-	42.57%	22.82%	$34,600	1,284	52.00%	12 to 1
4 1	South Dakota State University Brookings, SDPublic, 4-year	22 -	1,130	98.34%	34.06%	$12,809 ($9,299)	12,056	62.00%	17 to 1
4 1	University of South Dakota Vermillion, SDPublic, 4-year	22 -	1,205	98.78%	24.07%	$12,942 ($9,432)	10,619	60.00%	16 to 1
7 1	Black Hills State University Spearfish, SDPublic, 4-year	21 1	1,060	96.33%	30.10%	$12,018 ($8,916)	3,346	43.00%	17 to 1
7 -	Northern State University Aberdeen, SDPublic, 4-year	21 -	1,060	93.00%	35.25%	$11,947 ($8,845)	3,708	49.00%	19 to 1
	Average	23	1,180	83.09%	28.56%	$19,017 ($9,441)	4,969	55.38%	15 to 1

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