The 2024 average SAT score of South Dakota colleges is 1185 which is 72 points higher than previous SAT score of 1113.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the highest SAT score of 1230 among 5 South Dakota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Of those 5 South Dakota colleges, 3 schools' SAT scores increased compared to last year, and 1 schools' scores decreased. 1 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 5 South Dakota colleges with the highest SAT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $18,495 and graduate tuition & fees is $19,211 for the academic year 2023-2024.
| School Name | SAT Score | ACT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SDPublic, 4-year | 1,230 25 | 26 | 84.99% | 38.00% | $14,800 ($10,400) | 2,492 | 55.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 2 - | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SDPublic, 4-year | 1,195 25 | 22 | 99.01% | 26.00% | $12,942 ($9,432) | 9,856 | 57.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 3 1 | Dakota State University Madison, SDPublic, 4-year | 1,190 67 | 22 | 97.98% | 41.01% | $12,735 ($9,633) | 3,241 | 48.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 4 1 | Augustana University Sioux Falls, SDPrivate, 4-year | 1,160 - | 24 | 59.01% | 23.00% | $39,190 | 2,086 | 75.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 5 1 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SDPublic, 4-year | 1,150 50 | 22 | 99.00% | 39.00% | $12,809 ($9,299) | 11,327 | 59.00% | 18 to 1 |
| Average | 1,185 | 23 | 88.00% | 33.40% | $18,495 ($9,691) | 5,800 | 58.80% | 15 to 1 |