South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Brookings, SD, in a town setting. It enrolls about 9,198 students. The acceptance rate is 98%. 62% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $55,070.

98%

Acceptance

$19,841

Net price

9,198

Enrollment

62%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

98%

Acceptance rate

1,120

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading530–610

SAT Math530–630

ACT Composite19–25

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$19,841

Average net price

$9,299

In-state tuition

$12,809

Out-of-state tuition

$10,176

Room & board

$750

Books & supplies

$24,636

Total cost of attendance

17%

Students receiving Pell grants

43%

Students with federal loans

$23,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$14,266

$30–48K

$15,248

$48–75K

$18,073

$75–110K

$20,706

$110K+

$21,886

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing21.6%

Agriculture14.3%

Business5.9%

Engineering5.8%

Education5.5%

Biology4.7%

Humanities4.7%

Parks & Recreation4.4%

Visual & Performing Arts3.7%

Multidisciplinary3.5%

After Graduation

$55,070

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$49,564

Median earnings (6 yrs)

62%

Graduation rate

84%

Retention rate

84%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,257

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

9,198

Total enrollment

12%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

20%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women

46% men

Race & ethnicity

White

84%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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