Top 10 Community Colleges Rankings in South Dakota
Southeast Technical College ranked first and Mitchell Technical College ranked second in 2025 Community Colleges rankings in South Dakota. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 4 Community Colleges in South Dakota. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 4 Community Colleges in South Dakota is $7,547.
- The average number of students is 1,830 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 65.50% and the transfer-out rate is 3.75%.
Best South Dakota Community Colleges Comparison Table
The following table lists the top 10 community colleges in South Dakota. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Financial Aid | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD | $7,650 | 2,659 | 59% | 59% | 13 to 1 |
| 2 | Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD | $7,524 | 1,186 | 76% | 63% | 12 to 1 |
| 3 | Lake Area Technical College Watertown, SD | $6,718 | 2,312 | 73% | 58% | 16 to 1 |
| 4 | Western Dakota Technical College Rapid City, SD | $8,294 | 1,164 | 54% | 47% | 11 to 1 |
| Average | $7,547 | 1,830 | 66% | 57% | 13 to 1 |
South Dakota Colleges by Ranking and School Type