Bible & Christian Colleges in South Dakota

Formerly known as the Coyote State, South Dakota has adopted the nickname The Mount Rushmore State back in 1980 after the iconic national monument in Keystone. It is the fifth least populous state yet the 17^th largest state by land area. The state is nestled among Iowa, Wyoming, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. Currently, South Dakota has under a million residents yet is home to over 30 universities and colleges. Bible colleges found in the state span from Sioux Falls and Aberdeen to Yankton and Mitchell. Top rated bible colleges in South Dakota start with Dakota Wesleyan University, Sioux Falls Seminary, Mount Mary College, and Presentation College.

Top Ranked Bible Colleges in South Dakota

The denominations represented in South Dakota include a handful of Catholic colleges plus Methodist, Baptist, and Lutheran universities. With the various formal religions and faith-groups represented, students have various choices to consider. Whether your goal is to follow a path to a seminary to earn a degree in ministry and theology or a more secular degree path, the accredited bible colleges in South Dakota have something to offer every type of student. Learn more about online bible colleges and degrees or traditional degrees from faith-based schools today with MatchCollege. Make the most of the tools offered to find schools that match your unique profile and vocational goals.

List of Christian Denominations & Affiliations

The list below organizes all the Christian colleges in South Dakota by Christian denomination and further by their religious affiliation. Click the links below to skip to each section.

Catholic

• Roman Catholic (4 Schools)

Protestant

• American Baptist (1 School)
• Evangelical Lutheran Church (1 School)
• North American Baptist (1 School)
• United Methodist (1 School)

List of Catholic Colleges in South Dakota

The following colleges follow or incorporate Catholic practices and are further grouped by their specific religious affiliation.

Roman Catholic Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Presentation College Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Radiologic Technology Surgical Technologist	Aberdeen, SD	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2003 Around 770 Students Enrolled School Website: presentation.edu
School of Radiologic Technology - Avera McKennan Hospital Popular Programs Offered: Radiologic Technology	Sioux Falls, SD	Accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Since 1948 Around 20 Students Enrolled School Website: avera.org
Mount Marty College Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Nurse Anesthetist Nursing	Yankton, SD	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1994 Around 1,190 Students Enrolled School Website: mtmc.edu
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Popular Programs Offered: Radiologic Technology	Yankton, SD	Accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Since 1948 Around 20 Students Enrolled School Website: averasacredheart.org

List of Protestant Colleges in South Dakota

The following schools follow or incorporate Protestant practices and are further detailed by their specific religious affiliation.

American Baptist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
University of Sioux Falls Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Nursing Organizational Behavior Studies	Sioux Falls, SD	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2005 Around 1,480 Students Enrolled School Website: usiouxfalls.edu

Evangelical Lutheran Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Augustana College Popular Programs Offered: Education Business Administration Nursing	Sioux Falls, SD	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1931 Around 1,840 Students Enrolled School Website: augie.edu

North American Baptist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Sioux Falls Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Marriage and Family Therapy Biblical Studies	Sioux Falls, SD	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2014 Around 200 Students Enrolled School Website: sfseminary.edu

United Methodist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Dakota Wesleyan University Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Elementary Education Criminal Justice	Mitchell, SD	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2005 Around 990 Students Enrolled School Website: dwu.edu