Overview
Student Population
| Location | Brookings, South Dakota |
| Online | sdstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,774 prospective students applied, and 5,048 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,019 enrolled in the school. 8,090 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,375 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,773 plus fees of $1,526. South Dakota State University is ranked 566 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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South Dakota State University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for South Dakota State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#566 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#189 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in South Dakota
#3 in Best Public Colleges in South Dakota
#16 in Best Value Colleges in South Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1220 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Dakota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,526 |
| Room and Board | $8,054 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,063 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,616 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,526 |
| Room and Board | $8,054 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,063 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,126 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 22% |
| Agriculture | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Work and Family Studies | 7% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219356 IPEDS survey data for South Dakota State University.
Current students may use the South Dakota State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.