by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options international students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Colleges for Iranian Students in South Dakota ranking is part of that endeavor.
We analyzed 3 colleges and universities across South Dakota to determine which were the best for Iranian students in South Dakota. Our ranking is based on several objective factors, including the school's overall quality and the total number of international students at the school. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another.
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See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology tops this year’s ranking as the best school for Iranian students in South Dakota. Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, the small public school awarded 360 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.8% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, China, and Nepal come to SD Mines to study.
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Out of the 3 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota State University landed the #2 spot on the list. South Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 1,977 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 5.3% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at South Dakota State are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal.
A rank of #3 on our list means University of South Dakota is a great place for Iranian students in South Dakota working on their bachelor’s degree. USD is a medium-sized public school situated in Vermillion, South Dakota. It awarded 1,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 2.3% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at USD are China, India, and Nepal.
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Footnotes
*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 3 schools only.
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