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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota

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Overall diversity rankings include gender and ethnic diversity to measure the differences among students on campus. Colleges and universities with the highest diversity scores have the most ethnic, geographical and gender diversity.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	National American University-Rapid City	767	0	--	31062	29641	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, SD Undergraduates 767 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,641
2	California Intercontinental University	151	0	--	0	63721	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota California Intercontinental University Sioux Falls, SD Undergraduates 151 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
3	Mount Marty University	1022	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	46984	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Undergraduates 1,022 Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
4	University of Sioux Falls	1241	82.89	1,050 – 1,220	21385	46712	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 1,241 Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,385 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
5	Dakota Wesleyan University	771	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 920 out of 1,250 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Undergraduates 771 Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
6	Black Hills State University	3198	96.33	970 – 1,180	15576	38927	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 55% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,198 Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
7	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	2216	79.87	1,170 – 1,370	20267	62863	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 75% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Undergraduates 2,216 Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
8	Northern State University	3169	93	970 – 1,180	15990	41536	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Undergraduates 3,169 Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
9	Augustana University	2003	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	24977	49826	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Business Administration and Management, General, Education, and General are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Undergraduates 2,003 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
10	Dakota State University	3066	88.05	1,070 – 1,320	20438	46146	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 30% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Undergraduates 3,066 Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
11	South Dakota State University	10719	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	19932	49564	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,474 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Undergraduates 10,719 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $19,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
12	University of South Dakota	7619	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	19133	46290	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 74% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 7,619 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $19,133 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
13	Sisseton Wahpeton College	206	0	--	2508	23940	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Undergraduates 206 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $2,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,940
14	Sinte Gleska University	515	0	--	6768	15889	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota Sinte Gleska University Mission, SD Undergraduates 515 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $15,889
15	Oglala Lakota College	1139	0	--	3173	20536	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) in South Dakota Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD Undergraduates 1,139 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,536

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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