InkboundCollege Soccer Programs in South Dakota (2027)
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South Dakota has 12 college soccer programs at 10 schools: 2 NCAA D1, 5 NCAA D2, and 5 NAIA. That includes 3 men's teams and 9 women's teams across 5 conferences. Every program below links to a page with its coaching staff, roster link and school data.
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Recruiting in South Dakota
South Dakota is spread across levels. NCAA Division II is the largest group with 5 programs, followed by NAIA with 5 and NCAA Division I with 2. That mix gives in state players realistic options at more than one level.
There are 2 NCAA Division I programs in the state. The state has no Division III soccer programs. There are no junior college soccer programs in South Dakota in our data.
Programs in South Dakota compete in 5 conferences. The largest in the state by program count is the Great Plains Athletic Conference with 4 programs based here. 12 of the 12 programs have a head coach on record in our data, and each program page lists the full coaching staff we have.
NCAA Division I soccer programs in South Dakota
2 programs. See every NCAA Division I program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State University | Women's | The Summit League | Brookings |
| University of South Dakota | Women's | The Summit League | Vermillion |
NCAA Division II soccer programs in South Dakota
5 programs. See every NCAA Division II program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana University South Dakota | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Sioux Falls |
| Black Hills State University | Women's | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Spearfish |
| Northern State University | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Aberdeen |
| South Dakota Mines | Men's | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Rapid City |
| University of Sioux Falls | Women's | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Sioux Falls |
NAIA soccer programs in South Dakota
5 programs. See every NAIA program nationally.
| School | Team | Conference | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota State University | Women's | North Star Athletic Association | Madison |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | Men's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Mitchell |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | Women's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Mitchell |
| Mount Marty University | Men's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Yankton |
| Mount Marty University | Women's | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Yankton |
Conferences with soccer programs in South Dakota
5 conferences have at least one member in South Dakota.
- Great Plains Athletic Conference
- North Star Athletic Association
- Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
- Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
- The Summit League
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college soccer programs are in South Dakota?
- South Dakota has 12 college soccer programs at 10 schools, counting men's and women's teams separately: 2 NCAA D1, 5 NCAA D2, and 5 NAIA.
- How many D1 soccer programs are in South Dakota?
- There are 2 NCAA Division I soccer programs in South Dakota. Each one is listed in the Division I table on this page with its conference and city.
- Which conferences have soccer teams in South Dakota?
- 5 conferences have at least one member soccer program in South Dakota: Great Plains Athletic Conference, North Star Athletic Association, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and The Summit League.
- Are there junior college soccer programs in South Dakota?
- Our data does not include any junior college soccer programs in South Dakota. Players looking at the junior college route will need to consider programs in nearby states.
- How many men's and women's soccer teams are in South Dakota?
- South Dakota has 3 men's college soccer teams and 9 women's college soccer teams in our data.
- Do college soccer coaches in South Dakota recruit players from in state?
- Many programs recruit heavily from their own state and region, especially at the Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college levels. South Dakota has 12 programs that a local player can reach without leaving the state, and each program page lists the coaching staff to contact.
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