The community colleges in South Dakota are comprised of approximately 25% minorities (2025-26).
The community colleges minority in South Dakota are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Minority Range: 9%
100%
Avg. Minority: 58%
Community College Minority Statistics in South Dakota (2025-26)
College
% Minority
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
Minority: 100%
1325 South Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Private not-for-profit
Minority: 100%
501 Summit
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-8158
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-8158
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Sanford Medical Center
Private not-for-profit
Minority: 100%
1305 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
Rank: #44.
Minority: 96%
12572 BIA Rd 700
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Rank: #55.
National American University-Rapid City
Private for-profit
Minority: 58%
5301 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Rank: #66.
Minority: 25%
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Rank: #77.
Minority: 21%
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rank: #88.
Minority: 10%
1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Rank: #99.
Minority: 9%
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average percent of minority students in community college?
The South Dakota average percent of minority students in community college is approximately 25% for 2025-26.
What are the most diverse community college in South Dakota?
The most diverse community college in South Dakota include Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and Sanford Medical Center.
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