The average SAT score is 955 and ACT score is 19 over the 6 South Dakota Public Colleges with the Highest SAT and ACT Scores.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the highest SAT and ACT scores (SAT: 1,260, ACT: 26). University of South Dakota (SAT: 1,185, ACT: 22) and South Dakota State University (SAT: 1,140, ACT: 22) are following it in the list of South Dakota Public Colleges with the Highest SAT and ACT Scores.

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

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the highest test scores (SAT and ACT scores) of 1,260 SAT and 26 ACT score from enrolled students. University of South Dakota has the second highest test scores of 1,185 SAT and 22 ACT score.

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 SAT And ACT Scores.

Table. South Dakota Public Colleges With The Highest SAT And ACT Scores Comparison
School NameSAT ScoreACT 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 1,260
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26
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82.69%42.97%$14,800
($10,400)
2,49255.00%12 to 1
2
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University of South Dakota Vermillion, SDPublic, 4-year 1,185
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22
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99.46%29.82%$12,942
($9,432)
9,85657.00%14 to 1
3
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South Dakota State University Brookings, SDPublic, 4-year 1,140
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22
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86.08%40.00%$12,809
($9,299)
11,32759.00%18 to 1
4
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Dakota State University Madison, SDPublic, 4-year 1,080
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23
-
78.91%53.45%$12,735
($9,633)
3,24148.00%18 to 1
5
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Black Hills State University Spearfish, SDPublic, 4-year 1,030
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21
-
96.64%31.52%$12,100
($9,000)
3,42544.00%18 to 1
6
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Northern State University Aberdeen, SDPublic, 4-year 990
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21
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78.14%28.94%$11,947
($8,845)
3,34450.00%16 to 1
Average1,1142386.99%37.78%$12,889
($9,435)
5,61452.17%16 to 1