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South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Open
- Average net price
- $20,139
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $58,802
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
South Dakota State University is a public college in Brookings, SD with 9,198 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 1120 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,139 per year ($16,643 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,802 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,884
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,808
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 39%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing530–610
200800
SAT Math530–630
200800
ACT Composite19–25
136
What South Dakota State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,923
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,554
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,166
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,643
- $30–48k$14,891
- $48–75k$16,629
- $75–110k$20,566
- $110k+$22,227
Get a personal estimate with South Dakota State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $58,802
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,008
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 9,198
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White84%
- Hispanic3%
- Black2%
- Asian1%
South Dakota State University FAQ
What is South Dakota State University's acceptance rate?+
South Dakota State University admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for South Dakota State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1120.
What ACT score do you need for South Dakota State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–25.
Is South Dakota State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to South Dakota State University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,884 students applied to South Dakota State University and 5,808 were admitted; 2,274 enrolled.
Does South Dakota State University consider legacy status?+
No. South Dakota State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does South Dakota State University require an essay?+
South Dakota State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does South Dakota State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,923 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,139.
What is South Dakota State University's graduation rate?+
62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 219356 · How we use this data
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