South Dakota Colleges With The Highest SAT And ACT Scores

The average SAT score is 1,033 and ACT score is 20 over the 7 South Dakota Colleges with the Highest SAT and ACT Scores.

Dakota State University has the highest SAT and ACT scores (SAT: 1,320, ACT: 24). Augustana University (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 24) and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SAT: 1,230, ACT: 26) are following it in the list of South Dakota Colleges with the Highest SAT and ACT Scores.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $16,790 and graduate tuition & fees is $17,833 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High SAT/ACT Score South Dakota Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 88.87%, 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 Colleges With The Highest SAT And ACT Scores Comparison
	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 2	Augustana University Sioux Falls, SDPrivate, 4-year	1,255 95	24 -	67.75%	26.13%	$40,160	2,390	73.00%	12 to 1
3 2	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
4 2	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
5 -	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
6	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
6	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	1,180	23	88.87%	29.38%	$16,790 ($9,441)	5,496	55.86%	16 to 1

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