There are 17 Graduate Schools in South Dakota - 8 public and 9 private schools.
The 2024 average graduate tuition & fees of South Dakota graduate schools is $10,852 for South Dakota residents and $13,140 for out-of-state students. A total of 8,023 graduate students enrolled in South Dakota graduate schools (501 in average).
The following table shows the 2024 average academic statistics for South Dakota graduate schools.
| Number of Graduate Schools | 17 Graduate Schools (8 public, 9 private) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $10,852 South Dakota Residents $13,140 out-of-state Students |
| Student Population | Total 8,023 (501 on average) |
| Online Student Population | Total 4,247 (265 on average) in 17 schools offering online classes) |
| Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered | 16 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13.13 to 1 |
The 2024 average graduate tuition & fees of the schools is $10,852 for South Dakota residents and $13,140 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the South Dakota Graduate Schools with key statistics by ranking.
| Name | Tuition & Fees (In-State) | Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | Graduate Student Population | Graduate Programs Offered | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana UniversitySioux Falls, SD | $33,000 | $39,840 | 255 | 8 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD | $8,916 | $15,849 | 164 | 8 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Dakota State UniversityMadison, SD | $6,731 | $11,931 | 484 | 9 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMitchell, SD | $13,550 | $15,300 | 164 | 7 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Mount Marty UniversityYankton, SD | $6,990 | $14,264 | 172 | 7 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| National American University-Rapid CityRapid City, SD | - | $16,425 | 222 | 9 Programs | 6 to 1 |
| Kairos UniversitySioux Falls, SD | $15,974 | $3,600 | 879 | 7 Programs | 5 to 1 |
| Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD | $6,736 | $11,936 | 493 | 11 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Oglala Lakota CollegeKyle, SD | $2,518 | $2,518 | 30 | 2 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Presentation CollegeAberdeen, SD | $21,616 | $18,613 | 15 | 2 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SD | $8,500 | $14,600 | 329 | 28 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD | $9,384 | $16,917 | 1,410 | 81 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Sinte Gleska UniversityMission, SD | $2,108 | $2,108 | 62 | 11 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD | $6,840 | $7,335 | 269 | 8 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| University of South DakotaVermillion, SD | $7,118 | $12,768 | 2,724 | 52 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| California Intercontinental UniversitySioux Falls, SD | $12,805 | $10,674 | 351 | 12 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Institute of Lutheran TheologyBrookings, SD | - | $8,710 | - | 6 Programs | - |
| Average | $10,852 | $13,140 | 501 | 15.7647 Programs | 13.1250 to 1 |