South Dakota Public Colleges With The Highest SAT Scores

The 2023 average SAT score of public South Dakota colleges is 1114 which is 0 points lower than previous SAT score of 1114. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the highest SAT score of 1260 among 6 South Dakota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

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

The table below shows the 6 South Dakota colleges with the highest SAT scores along with important academic statistics.

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Key Admission and Academic Facts of South Dakota Public Colleges With The Highest SAT Scores

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the highest SAT score of 1,260 from enrolled students and University of South Dakota has the second highest SAT scores of 1,185.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $12,889 and graduate tuition & fees is $14,000 for the academic year 2023-2024.

The following table compares the tuition and other academic characteristics between 6 South Dakota Public Colleges With The Highest SAT Scores.

Table. South Dakota Public Colleges With The Highest SAT Scores Comparison
	School Name	SAT Score	ACT 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, SD Public, four-years	1,260 -	26	82.69%	42.97%	$14,800 ($10,400)	2,492	55.00%	12 to 1
2 -	University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Public, four-years	1,185 -	22	99.46%	29.82%	$12,942 ($9,432)	9,856	57.00%	14 to 1
3 -	South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Public, four-years	1,140 -	22	86.08%	40.00%	$12,809 ($9,299)	11,327	59.00%	18 to 1
4 -	Dakota State University Madison, SD Public, four-years	1,080 -	23	78.91%	53.45%	$12,735 ($9,633)	3,241	48.00%	18 to 1
5 -	Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Public, four-years	1,030 -	21	96.64%	31.52%	$12,100 ($9,000)	3,425	44.00%	18 to 1
6 -	Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Public, four-years	990 -	21	78.14%	28.94%	$11,947 ($8,845)	3,344	50.00%	16 to 1
	Average	1,114	23	86.99%	37.78%	$12,889 ($9,435)	5,614	52.17%	16 to 1

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