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Best Agriculture Colleges in South Dakota

6 accredited institutions in South Dakota offering agriculture programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

6
Colleges
1,419
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Agriculture Programs in South Dakota

1
PublicBachelor's
South Dakota State University
Brookings
738
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicAssociate's
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown
312
Graduates/yr
$3,720
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell
225
Graduates/yr
$4,092
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls
120
Graduates/yr
$3,720
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
21
Graduates/yr
$3,472
In-State Tuition
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6
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Mount Marty University
Yankton
3
Graduates/yr
48%
Acceptance
$30,250
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$20,480
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Agriculture in South Dakota

South Dakota has 6 accredited colleges offering agriculture programs, producing 1,419 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for South Dakota residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.