The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in South Dakota are comprised of approximately 58% (2025-26).
The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in South Dakota are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Completion Rate Range: 22.58%
70.86%
Avg. Completion Rate: 55%
Community College Completion Rates in South Dakota (2025-26)
College
Completion Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Completion Rate: 71.00%
1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Rank: #22.
Completion Rate: 70.00%
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Rank: #33.
Completion Rate: 58.00%
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Rank: #44.
Completion Rate: 53.00%
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rank: #55.
Completion Rate: 23.00%
12572 BIA Rd 700
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students?
The South Dakota average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is 58% for 2025-26.
What are schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in South Dakota?
The schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in South Dakota include Mitchell Technical College, Lake Area Technical College and Southeast Technical College.
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