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Best Natural Resources & Conservation Colleges in South Dakota

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

5
Colleges
255
Graduates/yr
3
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Natural Resources & Conservation Programs in South Dakota

1
PublicBachelor's
South Dakota State University
Brookings
228
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicAssociate's
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown
12
Graduates/yr
$3,720
In-State Tuition
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Augustana University
Sioux Falls
6
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$38,150
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$22,306
Net Price <$30K
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4
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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5
PublicAssociate's
Sinte Gleska University
Mission
3
Graduates/yr
$4,200
In-State Tuition
0%
Grad Rate
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Studying Natural Resources & Conservation in South Dakota

South Dakota has 5 accredited colleges offering natural resources & conservation programs, producing 255 graduates annually. Of these, 3 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.