The 2025 average SAT score of South Dakota colleges is 1180 which is 5 points lower than previous SAT score of 1185.
Dakota State University has the highest SAT score of 1320 among 7 South Dakota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Of those 7 South Dakota colleges, 3 schools' SAT scores increased compared to last year, and 1 schools' scores decreased. 1 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 7 South Dakota colleges with the highest SAT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $16,790 and graduate tuition & fees is $17,833 for the academic year 2024-2025.
| 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 | 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 |