South Dakota community colleges have an average diversity score of 0.41 (2026-27).
The most diverse college is National American University-Rapid City, with a diversity score of 0.74.
Diversity Score Range: 0.17
0.74
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.35
Diversity Score Trends (2007-2013)
Diversity in South Dakota Community Colleges (2026-27)
College
Diversity Score
Location
Rank: #11.
National American University-Rapid City
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.74
4020 Jackson Boulevard Suite 1
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4800
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4800
Rank: #22.
Sanford Medical Center
Private not-for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.45
1305 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
Rank: #33.
Southeast Technical College ![Southeast Technical College Photo - Living Blue at Southeast Tech!]( "Southeast Technical College Photo - Living Blue at Southeast Tech!")
Public
Diversity Score: 0.40
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Rank: #44.
Diversity Score: 0.38
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rank: #55.
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.34
12572 BIA Rd 700
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Rank: #66.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Private not-for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.25
501 Summit
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-8158
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-8158
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mitchell Technical College ![Mitchell Technical College Photo - Aerial view of the Mitchell Technical College campus, located in Mitchell, South Dakota.]( "Mitchell Technical College Photo - Aerial view of the Mitchell Technical College campus, located in Mitchell, South Dakota.")
Public
Diversity Score: 0.22
1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.22
1325 South Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Rank: #99.
Lake Area Technical College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.17
1201 Arrow Ave
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average community college diversity score?
The South Dakota average community college diversity score is 0.41 for 2026-27.
What are the most diverse community college in South Dakota?
The most diverse community college in South Dakota include National American University-Rapid City, Sanford Medical Center and Southeast Technical College.
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