South Dakota State University (SDSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	4,488
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	87%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Brookings, South Dakota, SDSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that SDSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

South Dakota State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

SDSU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 65% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,299

Cost of attendance at South Dakota State University in 2022 for students from South Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average	$8,020
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,809

Cost of attendance at South Dakota State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average	$10,613
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at South Dakota State University received on average $4,747 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,747

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	444	22%	$4,345	$1,929,386
Other Federal Grant	672	33%	$4,267	$2,867,479
State Grant/Scholarships	520	26%	$1,367	$710,850
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,424	70%	$2,971	$4,230,374
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,645	81%	$4,747	$7,808,703

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South Dakota State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of South Dakota State University students is 59.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.9%.

59.5%

asian 63.0% 17 students
African American 43.3% 13 students
white 61.6% 1,152 students
unknown 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 45.0% 18 students
International Students 45.6% 36 students
Mixed Race 53.1% 26 students

Sport Conferences

Football Missouri Valley Conference
Baseball The Summit League
Basketball The Summit League
Track and Cross Country The Summit League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

South Dakota State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South Dakota State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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