South Dakota State University
- 4 Year
- Brookings, SD
- Rating 3.54 out of 5 1,339 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade A
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade B
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
South Dakota State University Rankings
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South Dakota State Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90%
SAT Range
1050-1260
ACT Range
19-26
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$18,195 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$4,353 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
93%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 68%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 74 responses
- 71%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 87 responses
- 53%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 86 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing330 Graduates
- Animal Sciences and Husbandry112 Graduates
- Biology97 Graduates
- Agriculture87 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities77 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering76 Graduates
- Human Development73 Graduates
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences73 Graduates
- Economics67 Graduates
- Agricultural Business64 Graduates
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Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,169 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,375
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
- 58%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 106 responses
Poll
- 76%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 120 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,400 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%- 89%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 57 responses
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SDSU has an absolutely amazing campus. Not only is it beautiful, safe, and super easy to get around, it is also a home to me. SDSU is where cookies and cream ice cream was invented, and has its own dairy bar where they make their own ice cream right on campus! It has an awesome array of food choice from Einstein Bagels to Panda Express. The class sizes aren't too intimating and the professors are super caring. My professors always help me when I need it and send out reminders to turn in work. They genuinely care about my wellbeing. I have met some great friends here at SDSU and would recommend it to anyone.
South Dakota State University is a very welcoming and unique place to study and live. Campus dorms are very nice and accommodating and everyone feels at home. There are fantastic dining options on campus and numerous activities and clubs to join in on. The athletic facility is very large, clean, and spacious with a variety of activities. This college is a great place to continue life and build upon you’re knowledge and life skills!
SDSU is a beautiful campus with lots of pride! It is incredibly affordable. It's liberal arts live in the shadow of its STEM degrees, but SDSU is known for its degrees in fields such as nursing, engineering, and the like. The professors are very helpful and knowledgeable, there are literally countless ways to get involved in clubs, and Brookings is a wonderful community! It could use more campus events on the weekends so there is more to do on campus when there is no class.