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South Dakota State University
Brookings, SDPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 98% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
South Dakota State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Brookings, SD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 98%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
98% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading530 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 25
1typical 50% range36
98%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences20% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,655
Earnings 5yr: $138,305
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,169
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,505
Earnings 5yr: $120,458
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,395
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,018
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,195
Earnings 5yr: $74,022
Debt: $25,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,704
Earnings 5yr: $85,669
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,815
Earnings 5yr: $101,471
Debt: $22,748
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,486
Earnings 5yr: $77,672
Debt: $27,000
Agricultural Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,322
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Plant Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,494
Earnings 5yr: $67,485
Debt: $23,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,932
Earnings 5yr: $72,893
Debt: $28,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,289
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,360
Earnings 5yr: $81,806
Debt: $31,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,727
Earnings 5yr: $50,433
Debt: $25,000
Agricultural Mechanization.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,746
Earnings 5yr: $71,449
Debt: $22,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,607
Earnings 5yr: $50,823
Debt: $27,000
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,425
Earnings 5yr: $62,893
Debt: $22,557
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,059
Earnings 5yr: $57,178
Debt: $18,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,432
Earnings 5yr: $64,860
Debt: $26,062
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,841
In-State Tuition$9,299
Out-of-State Tuition$12,809
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
17%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,564
+11% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,070
Completion Signals
62%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,246
Est. Monthly Payment
$175/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$81,413
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