Top 10 Community Colleges Rankings in South Dakota
Southeast Technical College ranked first and Lake Area Technical College ranked second in 2024 Community Colleges rankings in South Dakota. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 5 Community Colleges in South Dakota. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 5 Community Colleges in South Dakota is $6,846.
- The average number of students is 1,470 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 51.20% and the transfer-out rate is 5.75%.
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 | 2,453 | 58% | 56% | 11 to 1 |
| 2 | Lake Area Technical College Watertown, SD | $6,718 | 2,238 | 70% | 99% | 17 to 1 |
| 3 | Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD | $7,524 | 1,203 | 70% | 48% | 13 to 1 |
| 4 | Western Dakota Technical College Rapid City, SD | $8,008 | 1,267 | 52% | 79% | 9 to 1 |
| 5 | Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD | $4,330 | 187 | 6% | 93% | 7 to 1 |
| Average | $6,846 | 1,470 | 51% | 75% | 11 to 1 |
South Dakota Colleges by Ranking and School Type