South Dakota State University
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Brookings, SD
- Rating 3.54 out of 5 1,339 reviews
South Dakota State University Academics
South Dakota State Academic Statistics
Academics
grade B
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%Non-traditional Learning
- Evening Degree ProgramsNo
- Teacher CertificationYes
- Distance EducationNo
- Study AbroadYes
About the Classes
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing298 Graduates
- Animal Sciences and Husbandry115 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities111 Graduates
- Biology87 Graduates
- Agriculture84 Graduates
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences75 Graduates
- Human Development68 Graduates
- Agricultural Business64 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering64 Graduates
- Early Childhood Education63 Graduates
- 94%
- of students say they attend class. 49 responses
South Dakota State Professors
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Female Professors
46%
Male Professors
54%
Average Professor Salary
$98,076
Poll
- 45%
- of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions. 49 responses
Get Recruited
What Students Say About Professors
Poll
- 81%
- of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach. 89 responses
Poll
- 70%
- of students say professors care about their students' success. 89 responses
Poll
- 70%
- of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand. 89 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed. 89 responses