Mitchell Technical College Photo - Aerial view of the Mitchell Technical College campus, located in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Community College Debt For Graduating Students in South Dakota

The South Dakota average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $12,000 (2025).
For public community colleges in South Dakota, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $12,344.
For private community colleges in South Dakota, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $24,384.
Completed Debt Range: $12,000 $24,384 Avg. Completed Debt: $14,752

Community College Debt For Graduating Students in South Dakota (2025)

College
Completed Debt
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lake Area Technical College
Public
Completed Debt: $12,000
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell Technical College Photo - Aerial view of the Mitchell Technical College campus, located in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Public
Completed Debt: $12,000
1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Southeast Technical College
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Public
Completed Debt: $12,000
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Rank: #44.
Completed Debt: $13,375
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rank: #55.
National American University-Rapid City
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $24,384
5301 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Dakota average community college debt for graduating students?
The South Dakota average community college debt for graduating students is $12,000 for 2025.
What are schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in South Dakota?
The schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in South Dakota include Lake Area Technical College, Mitchell Technical College and Southeast Technical College.

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