The 2024 average ACT score of public South Dakota colleges is 22 which is 1 point(s) lower than previous ACT score of 23.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the highest ACT score of 26 among 6 South Dakota colleges that consider ACT score for admission.
Of those 6 South Dakota colleges, No schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 3 schools' scores decreased. 3 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 6 South Dakota colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $12,875 and graduate tuition & fees is $14,000 for the academic year 2023-2024.
The average acceptance rate is 94.66% and the average SAT score is 1,191 at the schools.
| School Name | ACT Score | SAT 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 | 26 1 | 1,230 | 84.99% | 38.00% | $14,800 ($10,400) | 2,492 | 55.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 2 - | Dakota State University Madison, SDPublic, 4-year | 22 1 | 1,190 | 97.98% | 41.01% | $12,735 ($9,633) | 3,241 | 48.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 2 1 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SDPublic, 4-year | 22 - | 1,150 | 99.00% | 39.00% | $12,809 ($9,299) | 11,327 | 59.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 2 1 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SDPublic, 4-year | 22 - | 1,195 | 99.01% | 26.00% | $12,942 ($9,432) | 9,856 | 57.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 5 - | Northern State University Aberdeen, SDPublic, 4-year | 21 - | - | 92.98% | 32.01% | $11,947 ($8,845) | 3,344 | 50.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 6 1 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SDPublic, 4-year | 20 1 | - | 94.00% | 31.97% | $12,018 ($8,916) | 3,425 | 44.00% | 18 to 1 |
| Average | 22 | 1,191 | 94.66% | 34.67% | $12,875 ($9,421) | 5,614 | 52.17% | 16 to 1 |