South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university in Brookings, South Dakota, United States. Founded in 1881, it is the state's largest university and is the second oldest continually operating university in the state. The university is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average net price: $19,932
- Undergraduate enrollment: 12,095
- Graduation rate (150%): 62%
- Graduation rate (200%): 60%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 62%
- Student to faculty ratio: 17:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $55,070
- Median earnings (8 years): $52,417
- Median earnings (6 years): $49,564
- Control: Public
- Locale: Town, remote
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Brookings, SD
Majors and programs
The most common programs at South Dakota State University include Nursing, Business Economics, Animal Sciences.
- Nursing (315 bachelor's) · median earnings $77,932 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,500
- Business Economics (153 bachelor's) · median earnings $45,123 1 year after graduation · median debt $20,500
- Animal Sciences (76 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,784 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,349
- Biomedical Sciences (76 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,446 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,875
- Psychology (76 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,210 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Mechanical Engineering (71 bachelor's) · median earnings $87,704 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Human Development and Family Studies (59 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,487 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,562
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching (58 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,934 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,313
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (55 bachelor's) · median earnings $56,400 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,068
- Civil Engineering (52 bachelor's) · median earnings $82,486 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
Degree mix: Business 16%, Engineering 16%, Computer Science 1%, Health 42%, Biological Sciences 12%, Psychology 10%, Communication 4%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
South Dakota State University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $14,266 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $14,266
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $15,248
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $18,073
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $20,706
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $21,886
- In-state tuition and fees: $9,299
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $12,809
- Books and supplies: $750
- On-campus room and board: $10,176
- Off-campus room and board: $11,075
- Off-campus with family: $4,301
- Typical cost of attendance: $24,636
- Sticker vs net gap: 19%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 17%
- Federal loan recipients: 43%
- Average institutional grant: $3,021
- Average federal loan: $6,388
- Median debt at graduation: $23,250
Admissions
South Dakota State University admits 98% of applicants. Of students admitted, 34% enrolled.
- Applications: 7,287
- Admitted: 7,166
- Enrolled: 2,441
- Yield (first-choice signal): 34%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 12,095
- Women: 57%
- Commuter share (estimated): 61%
- Part-time undergraduates: 12%
- Age 25 and older: 6%
- Graduate students: 756
- Graduation rate: 62%
- Come back after freshman year: 84%
- First-generation: 20%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 37%
- Student to faculty: 17:1
- Professor salary: $119,069
- Associate professor salary: $100,468
- Assistant professor salary: $86,970
- On-campus housing capacity: 4,757
- Average SAT: 1,130
- Average ACT: 22
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the South Dakota State University acceptance rate? South Dakota State University admits 98% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does South Dakota State University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $14,266 a year after aid. Average net price is $19,932.
What majors does South Dakota State University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Business Economics, Animal Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology.
What is the average salary after South Dakota State University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,070 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the South Dakota State University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 62% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 62%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. South Dakota State University official site: https://sdstate.edu.