South Dakota Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

The 2025 average ACT score of public South Dakota colleges is 23 which is 1 point(s) higher than previous ACT score of 22.

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, 2 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 0 schools' scores decreased. 4 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.

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 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.

Comparison between South Dakota Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. South Dakota Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
	School Name	ACT Score	SAT 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, SDPublic, 4-year	26 -	1,230	79.87%	38.08%	$14,900 ($10,500)	2,576	53.00%	12 to 1
2 -	Dakota State University Madison, SDPublic, 4-year	24 2	1,320	88.05%	17.99%	$12,756 ($9,654)	3,774	51.00%	18 to 1
3 1	South Dakota State University Brookings, SDPublic, 4-year	22 -	1,130	98.34%	34.06%	$12,809 ($9,299)	12,056	62.00%	17 to 1
3 1	University of South Dakota Vermillion, SDPublic, 4-year	22 -	1,205	98.78%	24.07%	$12,942 ($9,432)	10,619	60.00%	16 to 1
5 1	Black Hills State University Spearfish, SDPublic, 4-year	21 1	1,060	96.33%	30.10%	$12,018 ($8,916)	3,346	43.00%	17 to 1
5 -	Northern State University Aberdeen, SDPublic, 4-year	21 -	1,060	93.00%	35.25%	$11,947 ($8,845)	3,708	49.00%	19 to 1
	Average	23	1,168	92.40%	29.93%	$12,895 ($9,441)	6,013	53.00%	17 to 1

South Dakota Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

Comparison between South Dakota Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores