South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Brookings, SD. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The 2021 tuition & fees of South Dakota State University is $9,200 for South Dakota residents and $12,675 for out-of-state students. 56% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,847.

The school has a total enrollment of 12,104 and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $50,200. The salary range after graduation from South Dakota State varies by field of study and the average salary range $27,600 to $63,500.

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Directory Information

Address	1015 Campanile Avenue, Brookings, SD 57007-1898
Phone	800-952-3541
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Research University (high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

South Dakota State University Campus, Brookings, SD

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of South Dakota State University are $9,200 for in-state students and $12,675 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2021 tuition and fees are $9,285 for in-state students and $16,743 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $9,287 for South Dakota residents and $12,762 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $9,354 for South Dakota residents and $16,811 for out-of-state students.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $50,200. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer and Information Sciences program shows the highest salary with $63,500 after graduating.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$9,200	$12,675
Graduate	$9,285	$16,743

South Dakota State 2020-2021 Tuition Costs Chart

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$9,287	$12,762
Graduate	$9,354	$16,811

South Dakota State University 2021-2022 Estimated Tuition Costs Chart

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at South Dakota State University is 90% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 40%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,155.

The average graduation rate is 56%. Total 12,104 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics at South Dakota State
Admission Stats »	90% Acceptance Rate / 40% Yield
Test Scores »	1,155 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »	56%
Retention Rate	76%(full-time), 38% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	12,104 (10,544 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,847
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$50,200
Average Salary by Field of Study	$27,600 - $63,500

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student 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. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at South Dakota State
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

South Dakota State provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at South Dakota State
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of South Dakota State University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 4,397. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,097.