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South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD • public • I | The Summit League
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Acceptance
98.7%
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Grad Rate
60%
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Cost
$22,511 / $26,021

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Remote)
Student Population
Undergrad: 12,095 • Total: 13,773
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Brookings, SD
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Website
www.sdstate.edu
Region
Plains
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 5,228 (43.2%) • Female: 6,867 (56.8%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
98.7%
5,808 admitted from 5,884 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 520-640
Math: 520-660
Total: 1040-1300
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
19-26
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Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
59.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
41.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
83.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$22,511
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$26,021
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,773
Out-of-state: $11,283
Room & Board
$10,055
Books & Supplies
$4,683
Students Receiving Pell Grants
17%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
The Summit League
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball (FCS) Basketball (FCS) Football (FCS) Golf (FCS) Swimming and Diving (combined) (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FCS) Wrestling (FCS)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Equestrian Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about South Dakota State University

What is South Dakota State University's acceptance rate?
South Dakota State University accepts 99% of applicants, from 5,884 applications.
How much does South Dakota State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,773 in-state and $11,283 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for South Dakota State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 26 on the ACT.
What is South Dakota State University's graduation rate?
60% of students graduate within six years.