Best Computer Science Colleges in South Dakota
15 accredited institutions in South Dakota offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
15
Colleges
1,398
Graduates/yr
11
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Computer Science Programs in South Dakota
1
PublicBachelor's
Dakota State University
Madison
657
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicAssociate's
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls
192
Graduates/yr
$3,720
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicMaster's
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
135
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown
93
Graduates/yr
$3,720
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicBachelor's
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City
81
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$7,800
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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6
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City
48
Graduates/yr
$15,390
Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
$15,938
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Augustana University
Sioux Falls
42
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$38,150
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$22,306
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicAssociate's
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell
42
Graduates/yr
$4,092
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
36
Graduates/yr
$3,472
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicBachelor's
South Dakota State University
Brookings
36
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle
15
Graduates/yr
$2,016
In-State Tuition
4%
Grad Rate
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12
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
California Intercontinental University
Sioux Falls
9
Graduates/yr
$7,884
Tuition
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13
PublicBachelor's
Northern State University
Aberdeen
6
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicAssociate's
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton
3
Graduates/yr
$3,840
In-State Tuition
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
3
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$20,340
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$17,813
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Computer Science in South Dakota
South Dakota has 15 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 1,398 graduates annually. Of these, 11 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.