Western Dakota Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college offers over 40 programs that lead to a certificate, diploma, or Associate of Applied Science degree. These career-focused programs are designed to prepare students for high-demand fields across South Dakota and beyond. In addition, Western Dakota Tech provides flexible short-term, non-credit and credit-bearing options in areas such as computers, truck driving, and CDL training. Visit the website for a full list of programs to study.

Responsible for serving and protecting the citizens of USD.

Provides year round 24 hours a day / 7 days a week law enforcement service for South Dakota State University. Police officers are state trained and certified with full law enforcement authority.

Black Hills State University is an undergraduate and master's level university that promotes excellence in teaching and learning; supports research, creative and scholarly activities and provides service to the state, region, nation and global community. BHSU provides undergraduate (associate and baccalaureate) programs in the arts, humanities, education, behavioral sciences, mathematics, social sciences, natural sciences, business and technology as well as selected disciplines of strength at the graduate level. Offers a variety of support services to its students including student health & counseling services.

Black Hills State University is an undergraduate and master's level university that promotes excellence in teaching and learning; supports research, creative and scholarly activities and provides service to the state, region, nation and global community. BHSU provides undergraduate (associate and baccalaureate) programs in the arts, humanities, education, behavioral sciences, mathematics, social sciences, natural sciences, business and technology as well as selected disciplines of strength at the graduate level. Offers a variety of support services to its students including student health & counseling services.

Offers opportunities through a variety of degrees including programs in the healthcare, business, and teaching fields. Two-year, four-year, and graduate degrees offered.

Serves children with visual impairments/vision loss by providing: ​On-campus services in Aberdeen which include regular and special education and transition programs during the nine month school year; daily opportunities to learn and practice skills of blindness; day program for students who live within driving distance and a residential program for those who live at a distance; and six weeks of summer programming focused on the skills of blindness. ​Statewide consultation services include outreach services for public school students; educational evaluations for public school students; in-service education for teachers and service providers; and educational materials for families and schools.

University of Sioux Falls offers a variety of support services to its students including Campus Safety, Safe Walk Program, student counseling services, veteran benefits, residential life, disability services, dining services and tutoring.