2026 Cosmetology Rankings · SD
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in South Dakota
4 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in South Dakota out of 1,286 nationally
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#1 in SD
#15 nationally
#15
Complete Data Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD
See the campus Public
Overall Score 79.1
79.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 70%
1.5% productivity Retention 97%
81% retained Completion 95%
62.9% complete programs Enrollment 2,312
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,720
#2 in SD
#302 nationally
#302
Partial Data Stewart School
Sioux Falls, SD
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 77.7
77.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 84%
53.4% productivity Retention 61%
88% retained Enrollment 133
Programs 2 fields
#3 in SD
#681 nationally
#681
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy
Rapid City, SD
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55
55 / 100
Trade Productivity 46%
28.7% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 80
Programs 2 fields
#4 in SD
#983 nationally
#983
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 36.7
36.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 43%
27.3% productivity Retention 38%
80% retained Enrollment 66
Programs 2 fields