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Best Public Administration Colleges in South Dakota

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

7
Colleges
306
Graduates/yr
6
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in South Dakota

1
PublicMaster's
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
87
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,773
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Black Hills State University
Spearfish
63
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$7,616
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicAssociate's
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown
60
Graduates/yr
$3,720
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Sinte Gleska University
Mission
33
Graduates/yr
$4,200
In-State Tuition
0%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicAssociate's
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell
30
Graduates/yr
$4,092
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicBachelor's
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle
18
Graduates/yr
$2,016
In-State Tuition
4%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
15
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$20,340
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$17,813
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Public Administration in South Dakota

South Dakota has 7 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 306 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.