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South Dakota State University

Public
Rural
4-year degree

Reported admit rate: 98.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year: ₹12,03,175Out-of-state
Students: 9,198Undergraduates
Students per teacher: 17Student to faculty

About

South Dakota State University (SDSU or SD State) is a public land-grant research university in Brookings, South Dakota, United States. Founded in 1881, it is the state's largest university and is the second oldest continually operating university in the state. The university is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents.
South Dakota State University is a land-grant university founded under the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act. This land-grant heritage and mission has led the university to place a special focus on academic programs in agriculture, engineering, nursing, and pharmacy, as well as liberal arts. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The graduate program is classified as Doctoral, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math dominant.

Admissions planning estimate

98% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 63%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 98.71%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 98.7% (5,808/5,884; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

98.3%admitted

98 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 7,287

Offered a place 7,166

Enrolled 2,441

34.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1060-1240

4001600

ACT composite19-25

136

What a year costs

₹22,29,476 published cost of attendance, per year

Tuition₹12,03,175
Housing₹9,55,852
Books & supplies₹70,449

Sticker price ₹22,29,476

After aid (average) ₹18,63,705

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,73,474

Out-of-state ₹12,03,175

Average aid awarded: ₹5,36,540 a year.

Outcomes and support

83.8%

Retention

62.4%

Graduation

46%

Get financial aid

49%

From out of state

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 84.2%

Hispanic 3%

Unknown 2.9%

Multiracial 2.1%

African American 1.5%

Asian 1.3%

Native American 0.7%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

8 programmes

Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Postbachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-master's certificate
Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

Programme	Level
Agricultural Business and Management	bachelor
Agricultural Engineering	bachelor
Agricultural Mechanization	bachelor
Agricultural Production Operations	bachelor
Agricultural Public Services	bachelor
Agriculture, General	bachelor
Air Transportation	bachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	bachelor
Animal Sciences	bachelor
Apparel and Textiles	bachelor
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	bachelor
Architectural Sciences and Technology	bachelor
Architecture	bachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	bachelor
Biology, General	bachelor
Biotechnology	bachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations	bachelor
Business/Managerial Economics	bachelor
Chemistry	bachelor
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	bachelor
Civil Engineering	bachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	bachelor
Communication and Media Studies	bachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, General	bachelor
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	bachelor
Construction Management	bachelor
Criminology	bachelor
Design and Applied Arts	bachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services	bachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	bachelor
Economics	bachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	bachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	bachelor
Engineering-Related Fields	bachelor
English Language and Literature, General	bachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	bachelor
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy	bachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	bachelor
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies	bachelor
Fine and Studio Arts	bachelor
Food Science and Technology	bachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services	bachelor
Geography and Cartography	bachelor
Geography and Environmental Studies	bachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	bachelor
History	bachelor
Hospitality Administration/Management	bachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	bachelor
International/Globalization Studies	bachelor
Journalism	bachelor
Landscape Architecture	bachelor
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies	bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	bachelor
Mathematics	bachelor
Mechanical Engineering	bachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	bachelor
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology	bachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	bachelor
Music	bachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	bachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management	bachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies	bachelor
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration	bachelor
Physics	bachelor
Plant Sciences	bachelor
Political Science and Government	bachelor
Psychology, General	bachelor
Public Health	bachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	bachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	bachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Sociology	bachelor
Special Education and Teaching	bachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	bachelor
Statistics	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	bachelor
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management	bachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate98.34%

Total Applicants7287

Admitted Applicants7166

Enrolled Applicants2441

Application Fee₹1,879

Fee Waiver AvailableNo

SAT/ACT RequirementRequired

GPA RequirementRequired

Class Rank RequirementRequired

Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted

AP Credit AwardedYes

AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1060

SAT Composite 75th %1240

ACT Composite 25th %19

ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,73,474

Out-of-State Tuition₹12,03,175

Average Housing Cost₹9,55,852

Books & Supplies₹70,449

Average Net Price₹18,63,705

Students Receiving Aid46%

Average Aid Awarded₹5,36,540

Out-of-State Students49%

Student Body Diversity

African American1.45%

Asian1.32%

Hispanic2.99%

White84.19%

Multiracial2.09%

Native American0.73%

Pacific Islander0.12%

International4.21%

Unknown Race2.91%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic

School SettingRural

Years4

Graduation Rate62.35%

Retention Rate83.81%

Student/Faculty Ratio17:1

Total Undergraduates9198

Contact

Street Address1451 Stadium Rd

ZIP Code57007

Phone(800) 952-3541

Websitehttps://www.sdstate.edu

Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/