South Dakota State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 98.34%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1130. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,299
- Out-of-State Tuition: $12,809
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at South Dakota State:
- Total Enrollment: 12,056, including 2,300 online students
- 10,719 Undergraduate, 1,337 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44% men, 56% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 62%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 223 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 75 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
South Dakota State Overview
South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) is a four-year, public school located in Brookings, SD. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The South Dakota State's tuition & fees is $9,299 for South Dakota residents and $12,809 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 66% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,191.
The school has a total enrollment of 12,056 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
South Dakota State's acceptance rate is 98.34% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 34.06%. The median SAT score is 1130 and the ACT score is 22.
South Dakota State ranked 122nd in National Universities and 2nd in South Dakota Colleges rankings. South Dakota State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of South Dakota State University is $9,299 for in-state students and $12,809 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,384 for in-state students and $16,917 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,299 for South Dakota residents and $12,809 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,384 for South Dakota residents and $16,917 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,299 | $12,809 |
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| Graduate | $9,384 | $16,917 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,299 | $12,809 |
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| Graduate | $9,384 | $16,917 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
South Dakota State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at South Dakota State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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