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Augustana University
Augustana University is a private nonprofit institution in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Graduates earn a median of $59,217 within ten years.
2026 Nursing Schools in South Dakota Rankings
Accredited nursing schools in South Dakota, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.
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South Dakota State University
Based in Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $9,299.
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University of Sioux Falls
University of Sioux Falls is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with about 1,450 students. Annual in-state tuition is $21,750.
#4
University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota is a public institution in Vermillion, South Dakota. The acceptance rate is 99%.
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Dakota Wesleyan University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mitchell, South Dakota with about 892 students. The acceptance rate is 73%.
#6
Southeast Technical College
Southeast Technical College provides nursing education from its campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Total enrollment is about 2,659 students.
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Western Dakota Technical College
Western Dakota Technical College is a smaller public institution in Rapid City, South Dakota with about 1,164 students. Annual in-state tuition is $8,294.
#8
Lake Area Technical College
Lake Area Technical College is a public school in Watertown, South Dakota offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $45,473 within ten years.
#9
Mount Marty University
Mount Marty University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Yankton, South Dakota with about 1,284 students. Annual in-state tuition is $34,600.
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Oglala Lakota College
With annual in-state tuition at $2,684, Oglala Lakota College in Kyle, South Dakota is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 71% graduation rate.
#11
National American University-Rapid City
National American University-Rapid City is a smaller private for-profit institution in Rapid City, South Dakota with about 903 students. Annual in-state tuition is $16,065.
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Sisseton Wahpeton College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,330, Sisseton Wahpeton College in Sisseton, South Dakota is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.