South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Town · 9,198 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Brookings, SD, 57007-1898 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
179 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$24,636
Out-of-state COA
$28,146
Avg net price
$19,841
Room & board
$10,176
In-state tuition
$9,299
Out-of-state tuition
$12,809
Books & supplies
$750/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,266
$30–48k
$15,248
$48–75k
$18,073
$75–110k
$20,706
$110k+
$21,886
Admissions
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1120
Reading 530–610
Math 530–630
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 19–25
English 18–24
Math 18–26
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
61%
1st-yr retention
84%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
58%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
60%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,564
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,070
Median debt
$23,250
Monthly loan payment
$246
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,750–$26,983
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,000
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
17
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
17%
First-generation
20%
Median family income
$73,000
Independent students
12%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
84%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$49,564
10 years after entry
$55,070
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Institutional
Endowment
$269M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
81%
Avg faculty salary
$10,231/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,257
Federal loan rate
43%
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