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South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota 57007-1898

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Known for health sciences

South Dakota State University is a public town institution in Brookings, South Dakota. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1121.

A mid-sized campus of 8.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,070 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,219.

Established
1881
Mascot
Jack the Jackrabbit
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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99%Acceptance
1121SAT Avg
8,798Students
17:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$55,070Earnings 10yr
$18,219Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

South Dakota State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1121

Reading & WritingMid: 540
520640
MathMid: 560
520660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

98.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1121

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,299
Tuition (out-of-state)$12,809
Room & Board$9,562
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$22,761
Average Net Price$18,219
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,517
$30–48K$14,297
$48–75K$17,811
$75–110K$19,424
$110K+$20,048

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,219

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,246

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

58

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (188)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,798
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Black 1%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.6%
Freshman Retention82.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,564
8 Years$52,417
10 Years$55,070

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,500
Men
$56,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#266
Forbes
#471
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#281

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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