Best South Dakota Nursing Schools + Programs

This page provides you with a complete overview of available schools providing nursing degrees, programs & certificates in South Dakota. Each school displays the location, school type, total enrolled students and nursing programs offered.

List of South Dakota Nursing Schools and Programs

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are a total of 12 of South Dakota nursing schools offering degrees, programs and certificates. The schools below list the following degrees and certificates including Registered Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Nurse Anesthetist, Family Practice Nursing, Nursing Science, Nursing Education and Nursing Practice.

12 Schools

Augustana College

Sioux Falls, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
  • Public Health Nursing
Augustana College is located at 2001 S Summit Ave Sioux Falls, SD and is a Private institution that awards and Master's degree. Their campus setting is considered Midsize City, a student population of 2,014 and a 10:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army, Air Force)
  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$30,090 Tuition Private School Type 2,014 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Dakota Wesleyan University is located at 1200 W University Ave Mitchell, SD and is a Private institution that awards and Master's degree. Their campus setting is considered Remote Town, a student population of 943 and a 10:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$24,800 Tuition Private School Type 943 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Mount Marty College

Yankton, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Family Practice Nursing
  • Nursing Science
Mount Marty College is located at 1105 W. 8th Street Yankton, SD and is a Private institution that awards 12-week to 1-year certificates, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree and Post-master's certificate. Their campus setting is considered Remote Town, a student population of 1,817 and a 11:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army)
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$24,406 Tuition Private School Type 1,817 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

National American University-Rapid City

Rapid City, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
National American University-Rapid City is located at 5301 South Highway 16 Rapid City, SD and is a Private institution that awards 12-week to 1-year certificates and Bachelor's degree. Their campus setting is considered Small City, a student population of 2,905 and a 12:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Missouri State Board of Nursing.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army)
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$13,572 Tuition Private School Type 2,905 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

National American University-Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
National American University-Sioux Falls is located at 5801 South Corporate Place Sioux Falls, SD and is a Private institution that awards 12-week to 1-year certificates and Bachelor's degree. Their campus setting is considered Fringe Rural, a student population of 918 and a 24:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. *

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$12,924 Tuition Private School Type 918 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Oglala Lakota College is located at 490 Piya Wiconi Road Kyle, SD and is a Public institution that awards Associate's degree and Master's degree. Their campus setting is considered Remote Rural, a student population of 1,996 and a 9:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$2,684 Tuition Public School Type 1,996 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Presentation College

Aberdeen, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Presentation College is located at 1500 N Main Aberdeen, SD and is a Private institution that awards 12-week to 1-year certificates and Bachelor's degree. Their campus setting is considered Remote Town, a student population of 877 and a 10:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$18,358 Tuition Private School Type 877 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Sisseton Wahpeton College

Sisseton, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
  • Nursing Practice
Sisseton Wahpeton College is located at BIA Rd 700 Sisseton, SD and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Remote Rural, a student population of 254 and a 10:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

$4,410 Tuition Public School Type 254 Enrollment No Online Degree

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
  • Family Practice Nursing
  • Nursing Science
  • Nursing Education
South Dakota State University is located at Administration Lane Brookings, SD and is a Public institution that awards 12-week to 1-year certificates, Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree, Post-master's certificate and Doctor's degree - professional practice. Their campus setting is considered Remote Town, a student population of 14,939 and a 17:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army, Air Force)
  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$8,172 Tuition Public School Type 14,939 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

Southeast Technical Institute

Sioux Falls, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
Southeast Technical Institute is located at 2320 N Career Ave Sioux Falls, SD and is a Public institution that awards and Associate's degree. Their campus setting is considered Fringe Rural, a student population of 2,993 and a 15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
$5,280 Tuition Public School Type 2,993 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
University of Sioux Falls is located at 1101 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD and is a Private institution that awards Associate's degree and Master's degree. Their campus setting is considered Midsize City, a student population of 1,787 and a 14:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Air Force)
  • Study Aboard
  • Weekend/Evening Only Option
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$26,240 Tuition Private School Type 1,787 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD
PROGRAMS OFFERED
  • Registered Nursing
University of South Dakota is located at 414 E Clark St Vermillion, SD and is a Public institution that awards Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree, Post-master's certificate and Doctor's degree - professional practice. Their campus setting is considered Distant Town, a student population of 17,410 and a 17:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. * This school is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Student Services Offered:

  • Remedial Services
  • Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Services
  • Day Care Services

Special Learning Opportunities Include:

  • ROTC(Army)
  • Study Aboard
  • Teacher Certification
  • Distance Education - Undergrad
  • Distance Education - Graduate
$8,457 Tuition Public School Type 17,410 Enrollment Yes Online Degree

List of South Dakota Nursing Schools

School Name Type Estimated Tuition
Augustana College Private $30,090
Dakota Wesleyan University Private $24,800
Mount Marty College Private $24,406
National American University, Rapid City Private $13,572
National American University, Sioux Falls Private $12,924
Oglala Lakota College Public $2,684
Presentation College Private $18,358
Sisseton Wahpeton College Public $4,410
South Dakota State University Public $8,172
Southeast Technical Institute Public $5,280
University of Sioux Falls Private $26,240
University of South Dakota Public $8,457