Mitchell Technical College Photo - Aerial view of the Mitchell Technical College campus, located in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Best South Dakota Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 community colleges serving 11,214 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 South Dakota include Sisseton Wahpeton College.
South Dakota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 25%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.

Top-Ranked South Dakota Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Public
12572 BIA Rd 700
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Enrollment: 261 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1325 South Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Enrollment: 24 students
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Private not-for-profit
501 Summit
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-8158
Enrollment: 17 students Acceptance rate: 35%
Lake Area Technical College
Public
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Enrollment: 2,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $4,930 Out-state tuition: $4,930 Minority enrollment: 9%
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell Technical College Photo - Aerial view of the Mitchell Technical College campus, located in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Public
1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Enrollment: 1,407 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $7,524 Out-state tuition: $7,524 Minority enrollment: 10%
National American University-Rapid City
Private for-profit
5301 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Enrollment: 1,876 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Private-state tuition: $13,287 Minority enrollment: 58%
Sanford Medical Center
Private not-for-profit
1305 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
Enrollment: 28 students
Southeast Technical College
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Public
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Enrollment: 3,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $4,728 Out-state tuition: $4,728 Minority enrollment: 23%
Western Dakota Technical College
Public
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Enrollment: 1,831 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $5,960 Out-state tuition: $5,960 Minority enrollment: 21%
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in South Dakota

Community Colleges in South Dakota (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5101 S Broadband Ln
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 977-0705
Enrollment: 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Private-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 25%
300 E. 6th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 221-3100
Enrollment: 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Private-state tuition: $10,890 Minority enrollment: 47%

Overview

This State (SD)
Total Faculty
208 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,321 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
# Full-Time Students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
1,026 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
183 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
160 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
135 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
182 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
% Asian
2%
% Hispanic
5%
% Black
7%
% White
75%
% Hawaiian
2%
% Two or more races
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
% Unknown races
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$5,786
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,786
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,287
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
ACT Total Avg.
n/a
ACT Composite
16
ACT English
16
ACT Math
16
ACT Writing
21

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in South Dakota?
There are 9 community colleges serving 11,214 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 Sisseton Wahpeton College.
What is the community college diversity score in South Dakota?
Community colleges in South Dakota have a diversity score of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community colleges in South Dakota?
Community colleges in South Dakota have approximately 25% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.

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