The 2023 average ACT score of public 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 6 South Dakota colleges that consider ACT score for admission.

Of those 6 South Dakota colleges, No 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 6 South Dakota colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.

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

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the highest ACT score of 26 from enrolled students and Dakota State University has the second highest ACT scores of 23.

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 average acceptance rate is 86.99% and the average SAT score is 1,114 at the schools.

The average graduation rate is 52.17% and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 over the 6 colleges.

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

Table. South Dakota Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SDPublic, 4-year 26
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1,26082.69%42.97%$14,800
($10,400)
2,49255.00%12 to 1
2
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Dakota State University Madison, SDPublic, 4-year 23
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1,08078.91%53.45%$12,735
($9,633)
3,24148.00%18 to 1
3
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South Dakota State University Brookings, SDPublic, 4-year 22
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1,14086.08%40.00%$12,809
($9,299)
11,32759.00%18 to 1
3
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University of South Dakota Vermillion, SDPublic, 4-year 22
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1,18599.46%29.82%$12,942
($9,432)
9,85657.00%14 to 1
5
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Black Hills State University Spearfish, SDPublic, 4-year 21
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1,03096.64%31.52%$12,100
($9,000)
3,42544.00%18 to 1
5
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Northern State University Aberdeen, SDPublic, 4-year 21
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99078.14%28.94%$11,947
($8,845)
3,34450.00%16 to 1
Average231,11486.99%37.78%$12,889
($9,435)
5,61452.17%16 to 1