Colleges in South Dakota

Colleges in South Dakota

South Dakota, also known as the Mount Rushmore State for the national monument, is in the midwest region. Most of the population lives in the eastern region, but colleges in South Dakota are all over. There are 22, and many are public or private not-for-profit institutions. The University of South Dakota is the oldest in the state, as well as the second largest. The most selective is Presentation College. Agriculture, ranching, defense, and tourism are the primary industries of the state, whereas Mount Rushmore tops the attractions list. Other points of interest include the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial, Badlands National Park, Pinnacles Overlook, and the sculpture “Dignity.”
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Lake Area Technical Institute is a 2-year technical college and the first technical school in South Dakota. Lake Area Tech features 30 academic programs in technical and career-based fields and 12 degrees that are available entirely online. The LATI...

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Established in 1968, Mitchell Technical Institute is a public, 2-year institution located in South Dakota. MTI offers 33 career-oriented academic programs, as well as five programs available for online enrollment. MTI’s campus features the Center for...

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Mitchell Tech is great! There is a lot to do on and off campus. Not to mention the Faculty is very helpful when needed.

” – Sheritha from Mitchell, SD
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With a mission to improve Lakota life through higher education, Oglala Lakota College is a tribal college in South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. OLC is home to 10 academic departments and all classes incorporate Lakota language, speakers...

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Sanford Medical Center is a private, 2-year institution with education centers located in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. Sanford Health offers nine internship programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as several research...

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Sinte Gleska University is a 4-year, tribal institution located in Mission, South Dakota. Sinte Gleska offers over 20 academic programs, awarding certificates, associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees. The college’s campus...

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Sinte Gleska offers four year degree programs in Human Services, Business, Lakota Studies and Information Technology,generally, with several minors. The university is open to the general public and core studies involve the Lakota Culture. SGU is...

” – Alicia from Parmelee, SD
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Established in 1968, Western Dakota Technical Institute is a public, 2-year institution located in Rapid City. As the only technical college operating in western South Dakota, Western Dakota Tech offers associate’s degree, diploma, and certificate...

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There are very few Gen. Eds so you will begin learning about your specific major in the first semester.

” – Rebbecca from Rapid City, SD
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With campus on the Lake Traverse Reservation, Sisseton Wahpeton College is a tribal college in northeastern South Dakota serving the Sisseton and Wahpeton Native American Bands. SWC offers 11 associate degrees and five certificate-granting programs...

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Originally founded by the North American Baptist Conference, Sioux Falls Seminary is a multi-denominational Christian graduate school with locations in Sioux Falls and Omaha. Sioux Falls Seminary offers master’s degrees in Divinity, Counseling...

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With a campus along the bluffs of the Missouri River, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is a medical facility hosting medical training classes in southeastern South Dakota. The hospital is home to the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital School of Radiologic...

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The Avera McKennan School of Radiologic Technology is a medical imaging training academy in Sioux Falls. Avera McKennan is home to a 24-month Radiologic Technology program featuring courses in subjects such as General Diagnostic Radiography...

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