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Best Engineering Colleges in South Dakota

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

5
Colleges
1,317
Graduates/yr
4
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Engineering Programs in South Dakota

1
PublicBachelor's
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City
867
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$7,800
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
South Dakota State University
Brookings
423
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicMaster's
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
18
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle
6
Graduates/yr
$2,016
In-State Tuition
4%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Augustana University
Sioux Falls
3
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$38,150
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$22,306
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Engineering in South Dakota

South Dakota has 5 accredited colleges offering engineering programs, producing 1,317 graduates annually. Of these, 4 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.