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Best Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Colleges in South Dakota

9 accredited institutions in South Dakota offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

9
Colleges
447
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Programs in South Dakota

1
PublicBachelor's
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
135
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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2
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City
60
Graduates/yr
$15,390
Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
$15,938
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicAssociate's
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
51
Graduates/yr
$3,472
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls
48
Graduates/yr
$3,720
In-State Tuition
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
45
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$20,340
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$17,813
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicAssociate's
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown
42
Graduates/yr
$3,720
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicBachelor's
Northern State University
Aberdeen
27
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mount Marty University
Yankton
27
Graduates/yr
48%
Acceptance
$30,250
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$20,480
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell
12
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$31,700
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$21,322
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Homeland Security & Law Enforcement in South Dakota

South Dakota has 9 accredited colleges offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, producing 447 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.