Community Colleges & Trade Schools in South Dakota
8 community colleges and trade schools in 4 cities and 4 counties · Data as of 10/15/2026
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Community colleges and trade schools in South Dakota at a glance
- There are 8 community colleges and trade schools in South Dakota, or roughly one for every 113,429 people.
- That is about the same as the national rate (9.5 per 1 million).
- The largest group is Community College (50%), ahead of Trade and Career School.
- Rapid City (3), Sioux Falls (3) and Mitchell (1) have the most, 88% of the state total combined.
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- Lake Area Technical CollegeCommunity College · 1,812 students · Net price $15,278Watertown, SD
- Mitchell Technical CollegeCommunity College · 990 students · Net price $9,749Mitchell, SD
- Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid CityTrade and Career School · 66 students · Net price $25,024Rapid City, SD
- Sanford Medical CenterTrade and Career School · 28 studentsSioux Falls, SD
- Southeast Technical CollegeCommunity College · 2,310 students · Net price $15,616Sioux Falls, SD
- Stewart SchoolTrade and Career School · 133 students · Net price $16,093Sioux Falls, SD
- The Salon Professional AcademyTrade and Career School · 80 students · Net price $11,375Rapid City, SD
- Western Dakota Technical CollegeCommunity College · 753 students · Net price $11,390Rapid City, SD
Frequently asked questions
- How many community colleges and trade schools are in South Dakota?
- There are 8 community colleges and trade schools in South Dakota in our data as of 10/15/2026.
- Which South Dakota cities have the most community colleges and trade schools?
- Rapid City (3), Sioux Falls (3), Mitchell (1), Watertown (1).