South Dakota State University
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$7,697
Avg in-state tuition
$11,172
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Brookings, South Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,976, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The university offers 102 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,697, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,172.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
89% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1300
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards11k
Students enrolled
76%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
85%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
55%
Socio-economic diversity
23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
52
Total Online Enrollment
8,687
Percent of Programs Online
77% On-campus
23% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 46% online
Associate 63% online
Bachelor's 10% online
Graduate Certificate 67% online
Master's 34% online
Doctorate 4% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $7,697 | $11,172 |
Graduate | $8,083 | $15,541 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $8,069 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,007 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,901 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,714 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,536 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $20,973 | $24,448 |
Off-campus without family | $22,512 | $25,987 |
Off-campus with family | $12,433 | $15,908 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
67%
State Grant Aid
22%
Institution Grant Aid
66%
Pell Grant
23%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Mechanization, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dairy Science
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Range Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Mechanization, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Public Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dairy Science
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Range Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Mechanization, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Public Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dairy Science
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
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