The 2024 average SAT score of public South Dakota colleges is 1191 which is 56 points higher than previous SAT score of 1136.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has the highest SAT score of 1230 among 4 South Dakota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
The table below shows the 4 South Dakota colleges with the highest SAT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $13,322 and graduate tuition & fees is $14,054 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 - | 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 | 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 | 1,191 | 23 | 95.25% | 36.00% | $13,322 ($9,691) | 6,729 | 54.75% | 16 to 1 |