The community colleges in South Dakota are comprised of approximately 85% financial aid (2025-26).
The community colleges financial aid in South Dakota are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Financial Aid Range: 50%
97%
Avg. Financial Aid: 83%
Community College Financial Aid Statistics in South Dakota (2025-26)
College
Financial Aid
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Financial Aid: 97.00%
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Financial Aid: 97.00%
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rank: #33.
Financial Aid: 88.00%
1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Rank: #44.
Financial Aid: 85.00%
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Rank: #55.
Financial Aid: 79.00%
12572 BIA Rd 700
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Rank: #66.
National American University-Rapid City
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 50.00%
5301 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average for percent of students receiving financial aid in community college?
The South Dakota average for percent of students receiving financial aid in community college is 85% for 2025-26.
What are schools with the highest average community college financial aid in South Dakota?
The schools with the highest average community college financial aid in South Dakota include Lake Area Technical College, Western Dakota Technical College and Mitchell Technical College.
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