For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 community colleges serving 8,465 students in South Dakota (5 public colleges and 4 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in South Dakota is approximately $5,786 per year for in-state students and $5,786 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,287 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Mitchell Technical College.
South Dakota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.35, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 98%, with the majority being Asian or Black and the student:teacher ratio is 9:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(SD) School Average
American Indian
2%
Asian
7%
Black
5%
White
2%
Hawaiian
80%
Two or more races
4%
Top Ranked South Dakota Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
| 1,189 students
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1325 South Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
| 24 students
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Private not-for-profit
501 Summit
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-8158
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-8158
| 17 students
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
| 2,190 students
National American University-Rapid City
Private for-profit
5301 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
| 1,204 students
Sanford Medical Center
Private not-for-profit
1305 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
| 28 students
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-6175
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-6175
| 2,381 students
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
| 1,292 students
Community Colleges in South Dakota (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Globe University-Sioux Falls (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
5101 S Broadband Ln
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 977-0705
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 977-0705
| 138 students
Kilian Community College (Closed 2016)
Private, non-profit
300 E. 6th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 221-3100
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 221-3100
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in South Dakota?
There are 9 community colleges serving 8,465 students in South Dakota.
How much do community colleges cost in South Dakota?
The average tuition for community colleges in South Dakota is approximately $5,786 per year for in-state students and $5,786 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,287.
What are the top ranked community colleges in South Dakota?
The top-ranked community colleges in South Dakota include Mitchell Technical College.
What is community college diversity score in South Dakota?
Community colleges in South Dakota have a diversity score of 0.35, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in South Dakota?
Community colleges in South Dakota have approximately 98% minority enrollment, with the majority being Asian or Black.
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