| Public university | City | County | Instructional staff (FTE) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State University | Brookings | Brookings County | 565 | Official site |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion | Clay County | 503.33 | Official site |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Rapid City | Pennington County | 164.67 | Official site |
| Dakota State University | Madison | Lake County | 124.33 | Official site |
| Black Hills State University | Spearfish | Lawrence County | 122.33 | Official site |
| Northern State University | Aberdeen | Brown County | 98.33 | Official site |
| Oglala Lakota College | Kyle | Oglala Lakota County | 65 | Official site |
| Sinte Gleska University | Mission | Todd County | 38 | Official site |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | Sisseton | Roberts County | 23.33 | Official site |
Largest first by instructional staff (FTE), as each employer reports it to its federal registry.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2025–26 institutional characteristics and fall 2024 human resources. Data captured October 2, 2026.
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