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Colleges and universities in South Dakota

South Dakota has 25 colleges and universities in our directory (13 public, 6 private nonprofit, 6 for-profit). Together they enroll about 54,474 students. 17 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Sioux Falls (7), Rapid City (6), Mitchell (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 25 schools

SDS
Public
Students
12,056
Retention
84%
Programs
148
Awards 2024-25
2,527
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness/Managerial EconomicsGeneral Studies +145
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USD
Public
Students
10,619
Retention
79%
Programs
89
Awards 2024-25
2,169
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences +86
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DSU
Public
Students
3,774
Retention
75%
Programs
43
Awards 2024-25
716
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralInformation Science/Studies +40
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NSU
Public
Students
3,708
Retention
77%
Programs
62
Awards 2024-25
413
CampusOnlineHybrid
Curriculum and InstructionElementary Education and TeachingGeneral Studies +59
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BHS
Public
Students
3,346
Retention
72%
Programs
75
Awards 2024-25
502
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementBiologyElementary Education and Teaching +72
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STC
Public

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD

Admission
Open
Students
2,659
Retention
70%
Programs
53
CampusOnlineHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered NursingComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other +50
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SDS
Public
Students
2,576
Retention
84%
Programs
36
Awards 2024-25
566
CampusOnlineHybrid
Mechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, General +33
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AU
Private nonprofit

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD

Students
2,390
Retention
86%
Programs
73
Awards 2024-25
629
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingPhysical Therapy/TherapistBiology +70
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LAT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,312
Retention
81%
Programs
31
CampusOnlineHybrid
Agricultural Business and ManagementDiesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianWelding Technology +28
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USF
Private nonprofit

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Students
1,450
Retention
74%
Programs
62
Awards 2024-25
433
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralSocial Sciences, General +59
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MMU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,284
Retention
68%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
281
CampusOnlineHybrid
Nurse AnesthetistBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +39
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KU
Private nonprofit

Kairos University

Sioux Falls, SD

Students
1,239
Programs
8
Awards 2024-25
267
CampusOnlineHybrid
Divinity/MinistryBibleTheology +5
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OLC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,188
Retention
62%
Programs
23
CampusHybrid
American Indian/Native American StudiesBusiness Administration and ManagementInformation Technology +20
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MTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,186
Retention
85%
Programs
43
CampusOnlineHybrid
LineworkerElectricianRegistered Nursing +40
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WDT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,164
Retention
67%
Programs
41
CampusOnlineHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered NursingComputer Systems Networking and Telecommunications +38
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NAU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
903
Retention
33%
Programs
35
Online
Business Administration and ManagementAviation/Airway Management and OperationsConstruction Management +32
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DWU
Private nonprofit
Students
892
Retention
75%
Programs
60
Awards 2024-25
218
CampusOnlineHybrid
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementRegistered NursingBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other +57
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CIU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
623
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
184
Online
Business Administration and ManagementComputer and Information Sciences, General
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SGU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
592
Retention
100%
Programs
50
CampusHybrid
Human ServicesElementary Education and TeachingBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, Other +47
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SWC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
206
Programs
17
Awards 2024-25
43
CampusHybrid
Behavioral SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementCooking and Related Culinary Arts +14
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SS
Private for-profit

Stewart School

Sioux Falls, SD

Admission
Open
Students
133
Retention
88%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage +1
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SPA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
80
Retention
100%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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PMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
66
Retention
80%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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SMC
Private nonprofit

Sanford Medical Center

Sioux Falls, SD

Students
28
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
14
Campus
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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