Physics · South Dakota
Physics colleges in South Dakota
CampusPin lists 11 U.S. colleges in South Dakota that offer Physics programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Physics studies the fundamental laws of matter, energy, and motion, a foundational major for engineering, computing, finance, and graduate research.
Schools in South Dakota that offer Physics
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$39,190
Acceptance
59%
Enrollment
2,105
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,000
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
2,131
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$32,890
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
780
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$6,718
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,710
Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$33,100
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
920
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$16,065
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,022
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,845
Acceptance
93%
Enrollment
1,828
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$2,684
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,205
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,299
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
10,119
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$20,740
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
1,491
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,432
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
8,012
Physics programs in South Dakota: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 11 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
11
Public / private
6 / 5
Universities / 2-year
10 / 1
Cities represented
10
In-state tuition range
$2,684–$39,190
Median in-state tuition
$9,432
Lowest published in-state tuition
Oglala Lakota College
$2,684
Most selective
Mount Marty University
48% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
South Dakota State University
10,119 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Physics program
- Classical mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Quantum mechanics
- Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics
- Modern physics (relativity, atomic, nuclear)
- Mathematical methods (PDE, complex analysis)
- Computational physics (Python, MATLAB)
- Senior research thesis
Where a Physics degree can lead
- Physicist (PhD)
- Engineer (with engineering MS)
- Software Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Optical / Semiconductor Engineer
- High School Physics Teacher (with cert)
Typical pay: $58,000–$85,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 physicists median $166,290, requires PhD)
A Physics major covers classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, modern physics (relativity), and laboratory methods. Math is heavy, calculus through differential equations, linear algebra, and often complex analysis. BS-track programs prepare for graduate school in physics or engineering; BA tracks suit pre-med or interdisciplinary applications.
Physics graduates are highly sought-after for their analytical and quantitative skills. Career paths include physics PhD (academia or national labs), engineering (hardware, optics, semiconductors), quantitative finance, software engineering, and patent law.
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