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Best History Colleges in South Dakota

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

7
Colleges
171
Graduates/yr
4
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: History Programs in South Dakota

1
PublicBachelor's
South Dakota State University
Brookings
51
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Black Hills State University
Spearfish
42
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Northern State University
Aberdeen
27
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
21
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Augustana University
Sioux Falls
18
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$38,150
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$22,306
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
6
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
6
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$31,700
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$21,322
Net Price <$30K
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Studying History in South Dakota

South Dakota has 7 accredited colleges offering history programs, producing 171 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.