Best Biology Colleges in South Dakota
11 accredited institutions in South Dakota offering biology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
11
Colleges
960
Graduates/yr
7
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Biology Programs in South Dakota
1
PublicBachelor's
South Dakota State University
Brookings
285
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
207
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Augustana University
Sioux Falls
180
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$38,150
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$22,306
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
Black Hills State University
Spearfish
81
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Northern State University
Aberdeen
63
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
48
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$20,340
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$17,813
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell
39
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$31,700
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$21,322
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mount Marty University
Yankton
21
Graduates/yr
48%
Acceptance
$30,250
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$20,480
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
Dakota State University
Madison
15
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City
12
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$7,800
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle
9
Graduates/yr
$2,016
In-State Tuition
4%
Grad Rate
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Studying Biology in South Dakota
South Dakota has 11 accredited colleges offering biology programs, producing 960 graduates annually. Of these, 7 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.