Best colleges in South Dakota

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- Location: Mitchell, SD
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $21,830
- SAT range: 860-1100
- Niche grade:  B-
#9. Dakota Wesleyan University
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- Location: Yankton, SD
- Acceptance rate: 67%
- Net price: $21,359
- SAT range: 810-1050
- Niche grade:  B
#8. Mount Marty University
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- Location: Aberdeen, SD
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Net price: $16,821
- SAT range: 1020-1190
- Niche grade:  B
#7. Northern State University
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- Location: Madison, SD
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $17,572
- SAT range: 1010-1220
- Niche grade:  B
#6. Dakota State University
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- Location: Sioux Falls, SD
- Acceptance rate: 77%
- Net price: $21,333
- SAT range: 1070-1230
- Niche grade:  B

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#5. University of Sioux Falls
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- Location: Brookings, SD
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Net price: $17,859
- SAT range: 980-1220
- Niche grade:  B+
#4. South Dakota State University
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- Location: Vermillion, SD
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- Net price: $18,974
- SAT range: 1050-1290
- Niche grade:  B+
#3. University of South Dakota
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- Location: Sioux Falls, SD
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Net price: $26,795
- SAT range: 1020-1300
- Niche grade:  A-
#2. Augustana University
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- Location: Rapid City, SD
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Net price: $19,257
- SAT range: 1150-1350
- Niche grade:  A-

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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