The community colleges in South Dakota are comprised of approximately 84% financial aid (2026).
The community colleges financial aid in South Dakota are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Financial Aid Range: 29%
91%
Avg. Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Student Percentage Comparison Over the Years (2007-2025)
Community College Financial Aid Statistics in South Dakota (2026)
College
Financial Aid
Location
Rank: #11.
Lake Area Technical College
Public
Financial Aid: 91.00%
1201 Arrow Ave
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Financial Aid: 85.00%
1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Financial Aid: 85.00%
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rank: #44.
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Public
Financial Aid: 83.00%
12572 BIA Rd 700
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3966
Rank: #55.
Southeast Technical College ![Southeast Technical College Photo - Living Blue at Southeast Tech!]( "Southeast Technical College Photo - Living Blue at Southeast Tech!")
Public
Financial Aid: 76.00%
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Rank: #66.
National American University-Rapid City
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 29.00%
4020 Jackson Boulevard Suite 1
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4800
Rapid City, SD 57702
(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 84% for 2026.
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, Mitchell Technical College and Western Dakota Technical College.
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