The average SAT score is 1,001 and ACT score is 19 over the 6 South Dakota Public Colleges with the Highest SAT and ACT Scores.
Dakota State University has the highest SAT and ACT scores (SAT: 1,320, ACT: 24). South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SAT: 1,230, ACT: 26) and University of South Dakota (SAT: 1,205, ACT: 22) are following it in the list of South Dakota Public Colleges with the Highest SAT and ACT Scores.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $12,895 and graduate tuition & fees is $14,000 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High SAT/ACT Score South Dakota Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 92.40%, and the average SAT score is 1,168, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | SAT Score | ACT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2 | Dakota State University Madison, SDPublic, 4-year | 1,320 130 | 24 2 | 88.05% | 17.99% | $12,756 ($9,654) | 3,774 | 51.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 2 1 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SDPublic, 4-year | 1,230 - | 26 - | 79.87% | 38.08% | $14,900 ($10,500) | 2,576 | 53.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 3 1 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SDPublic, 4-year | 1,205 10 | 22 - | 98.78% | 24.07% | $12,942 ($9,432) | 10,619 | 60.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 4 - | South Dakota State University Brookings, SDPublic, 4-year | 1,130 20 | 22 - | 98.34% | 34.06% | $12,809 ($9,299) | 12,056 | 62.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 5 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SDPublic, 4-year | 1,060 | 21 | 96.33% | 30.10% | $12,018 ($8,916) | 3,346 | 43.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 5 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SDPublic, 4-year | 1,060 | 21 | 93.00% | 35.25% | $11,947 ($8,845) | 3,708 | 49.00% | 19 to 1 |
| Average | 1,168 | 23 | 92.40% | 29.93% | $12,895 ($9,441) | 6,013 | 53.00% | 17 to 1 |