South Dakota State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Brookings, SD

$7,697

Avg in-state tuition

$11,172

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About South Dakota State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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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.

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.

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11k

Students enrolled

76%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

77% On-campus

23% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 46% online

Associate Check Bold 63% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 10% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 67% online

Master's Check Bold 34% online

Doctorate Check Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $2,214
State Grant Aid $1,337
Institution Grant Aid $2,707
Pell Grant Aid $4,370

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

Men Women
  • 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.

1

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Education

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

11

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

12

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

History

BA

MA

DOC

16

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

17

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

18

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

19

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

20

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

21

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

22

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

23

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

24

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

25

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

26

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.