The average community college in South Dakota has approximately 1,233 students (2025).
The community colleges with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest community college in South Dakota is Southeast Technical College with 3,115 students.
College Size Range: 17 Students
3,115 Students
Avg. College Size: 1,233 Students
Largest South Dakota Community Colleges (2025)
College
# Students
Location
Rank: #11.
Students: 3,115
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Rank: #22.
Students: 2,655
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Rank: #33.
National American University-Rapid City
Private for-profit
Students: 1,876
5301 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Rank: #44.
Students: 1,831
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rank: #55.
Students: 1,407
1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Rank: #66.
Students: 140
12572 BIA Rd 700
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Rank: #77.
Sanford Medical Center
Private not-for-profit
Students: 28
1305 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
Rank: #88.
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
Students: 24
1325 South Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Rank: #99.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Private not-for-profit
Students: 17
501 Summit
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-8158
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-8158
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average community college student size?
The South Dakota average community college student size is 1,233 for 2025.
What are schools with the highest average community college student size in South Dakota?
The schools with the highest average community college student size in South Dakota include Southeast Technical College, Lake Area Technical College and National American University-Rapid City.
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