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South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Town · 9,198 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Brookings, SD, 57007-1898 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
179 mi away
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Admission Rate
98%
Cost of Attendance
$24,636
per academic year
Graduation Rate
61%
Median Earnings
$55,070
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$23,250
at graduation
Enrollment
9,198
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$9,299
Out-of-state tuition
$12,809
Room & board
$10,176
Avg net price
$19,841
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%
SAT average
1120
530610 range
ACT midpoint
22
1925 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
61%
1st-yr retention
84%
Consumer completion
58%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,564
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,070
Median debt
$23,250
Monthly loan payment
$246
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
17%
First-generation
20%
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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing290
Animal Sciences101
Business/Managerial Economics87
Biology, General83
Psychology, General81
Mechanical Engineering72
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods67
Agriculture, General60
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration60
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services56
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness53
Civil Engineering47
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas42
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management37
Plant Sciences36
Agricultural Business and Management34
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$10,231/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,257
Federal loan rate
43%