Universities in South Dakota — Directory
This page provides a comprehensive directory of accredited universities and colleges operating in South Dakota. Information includes institution profiles, locations, and official contact points.
For detailed information about tuition, programs, and admissions, visit Cost of Studying, Programs & Degrees, and Admissions Guide. For student life insights, see Student Experiences.
Public Universities
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota
Official Website: https://www.usd.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
Official Website: https://www.sdstate.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, South Dakota
Official Website: https://www.bhsu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Northern State University
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Official Website: https://www.northern.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Dakota State University
Madison, South Dakota
Official Website: https://www.dsu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Rapid City, South Dakota
Official Website: https://www.sdsmt.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Private Universities
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Official Website: https://www.augie.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Official Website: https://www.usiouxfalls.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Mount Marty University
Yankton, South Dakota
Official Website: https://www.mountmarty.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, South Dakota
Official Website: https://www.dwu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Presentation College
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Official Website: https://www.presentation.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
This directory includes accredited institutions in South Dakota. Students should verify current accreditation status, program availability, and admission requirements directly with universities. Additional information is available on the Data Sources page.
Last reviewed: January 2026