South Dakota State University
Administration Lane
Brookings SD 57007
(605) 688-4151
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Remote
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
11,995 (10,532 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
72% / 28%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
46% / 54%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
88% / 12%
- In-State / Out-of-State
64% / 36%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,155
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$7,528
- Room & Board$5,668
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
89%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,161
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$21,044
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants3,961
- Students Admitted
3,688
(93%)
- Students Enrolled2,101
(53%)
- Average High School GPA3.34
- Students in top 10% of HS Class16%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-25
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Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
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Agricultural Economics
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Agricultural Mechanization, General
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Agriculture, General
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Agronomy and Crop Science
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Animal Sciences, General
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Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
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Dairy Science
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping
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Plant Sciences, General
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Range Science and Management
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Microbiology, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Journalism
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Journalism, Other
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Agricultural Teacher Education
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Music Teacher Education
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Technical Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering Physics
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Engineering, General
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
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Consumer Economics
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Family Resource Management Studies, General
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
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Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Computational Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Geography, Other
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Transportation and materials moving
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
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Visual and performing arts
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Graphic Design
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Interior Design
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Music Management and Merchandising
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Music, General
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants3,961
- Students Admitted
3,688
(93%)
- Students Enrolled2,101
(53%)
- Average High School GPA3.34
- Students in top 10% of HS Class16%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class39%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class72%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$35
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,155
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$7,528
- Room & Board$5,668
- Books & Supplies$1,014
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$92
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$137
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid89%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,161
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$21,044
- Federal Grants31%$3,989
- Pell Grants28%$2,765
- Other Federal Grants28%$1,600
- State & Local Grants51%$1,767
- Institutional Grants56%$1,892
- Federal Loans72%$3,989
- Non-Federal Loans17%$6,202
Questions, Answers and Advice
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