6 Best colleges for Astrophysics and Astronomy in South Dakota

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Below is a list of best universities in South Dakota ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 57.8K citations received by 2.24K academic papers made by 6 universities in South Dakota was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. South Dakota State University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
86%
Average SAT
1133
Average ACT
22
Receiving Aid
100%

2. University of South Dakota

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
99%
Average SAT
1160
Average ACT
22
Receiving Aid
94%

3. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
83%
Average SAT
1269
Average ACT
26
Receiving Aid
94%

4. Dakota State University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
79%
Average SAT
1090
Average ACT
23
Receiving Aid
97%

5. University of Sioux Falls

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
76%
Net Price
$20,957
Receiving Aid
100%
Average Aid
$12,117

6. Augustana University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
66%
Average SAT
1218
Average ACT
25
Net Price
$23,843

Closest to South Dakota states to learn Astrophysics and Astronomy

State
Universities
Unis
Best university country rank
Best uni United States Flag rank
Nebraska 7 93
North Dakota 3 193
Minnesota 20 28
Iowa 9 48
Kansas 9 88
Colorado 14 19
Montana 4 102
Wisconsin 20 21
Missouri 14 47
Oklahoma 9 72
Illinois 33 10
Utah 6 51
Idaho 4 162
Michigan 21 7
Indiana 20 36
Arkansas 9 146
New Mexico 5 65
Kentucky 11 68
Ohio 32 20
Texas 52 14
Arizona 5 5
Tennessee 20 63
Mississippi 7 157
Washington 16 11
Oregon 13 73
Louisiana 16 67
West Virginia 4 107
Alabama 16 87
Pennsylvania 58 12
California 68 1
Georgia 22 31
Virginia 25 33
North Carolina 23 53
District of Columbia 8 104
South Carolina 12 94
New York 84 9
Maryland 18 13
New Jersey 18 6
Vermont 4 164
Connecticut 17 22
New Hampshire 8 77
Massachusetts 44 4
Rhode Island 6 50
Maine 7 196
Florida 27 29
Alaska 3 120
Puerto Rico 6 304
Hawaii 4 61