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South Dakota State University

Public, 4-year

1004 Campanile Ave, Brookings, SD 57007-1898

(800) 952-3541

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Quick Facts

8,798

Total Enrollment

99%

Acceptance Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

$49,564

Median Earnings (6yr)

$9,299

In-State Tuition

$18,219

Avg Net Price

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1121

Avg SAT Score

About South Dakota State University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size 10,000 - 19,999
Accreditation Higher Learning Commission
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 1004 Campanile Ave
City Brookings, SD
ZIP Code 57007-1898
County Brookings County

Special Designations

Land Grant

President/Chief Administrator: Barry H. Dunn (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 21%
Engineering 7%
Business 7%
Education 5%
Liberal Arts 5%
Biology 5%
Psychology 4%
Social Sciences 3%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 8,798

Student Demographics

Female 54%
Male 46%

Race/Ethnicity

White 85.7%
Black 1.3%
Hispanic 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 2.1%
Non-Resident Alien 3.4%
Unknown 2.6%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 6.2%
Part-Time Students 12.6%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 520 570 640
SAT Math 520 580 660
ACT Composite 19 22 26

Tuition & Financial Aid

$9,299

In-State Tuition

$12,809

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,761

Total Cost of Attendance

$18,219

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 16%
Students with Federal Loans 46%
Students Receiving Any Aid 16%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $23,250
Median Total Debt $16,246
90th Percentile Debt $33,000
3-Year Repayment Rate 76%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $12,517
$30,001 - $48,000 $14,297
$48,001 - $75,000 $17,811
$75,001 - $110,000 $19,424
$110,001+ $20,048

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$49,564

6 Years After

$52,417

8 Years After

$55,070

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $34,507  |  75th percentile: $68,468

Earnings by Family Income Background

$42,670

Low Income

$49,547

Middle Income

$51,960

High Income

Student Outcomes

83%

Full-Time Retention

53%

Part-Time Retention

60%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$9,855

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$9,588

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (800) 952-3541

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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