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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in South Dakota

8 accredited institutions in South Dakota offering physical sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

8
Colleges
213
Graduates/yr
6
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Physical Sciences Programs in South Dakota

1
PublicBachelor's
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City
84
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$7,800
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Black Hills State University
Spearfish
33
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Augustana University
Sioux Falls
33
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$38,150
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$22,306
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicMaster's
South Dakota State University
Brookings
27
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicMaster's
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
24
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Northern State University
Aberdeen
6
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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7
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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8
PublicBachelor's
Dakota State University
Madison
3
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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Studying Physical Sciences in South Dakota

South Dakota has 8 accredited colleges offering physical sciences programs, producing 213 graduates annually. Of these, 6 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.