South Dakota State University
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$9,200
Avg in-state tuition
$12,675
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 11,405, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The university offers 124 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 $9,200, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $12,675.
Rankings
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- #10 Ranked in Best Online Master's in English Programs of 2022
- #15 Ranked in Online Master's in Engineering Programs
- #15 Ranked in Online Education Degree Programs
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.
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High school rank Required
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
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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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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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
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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.
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