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South Dakota State University

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South Dakota State University is a Public institution located in Brookings, SD. The school... has approximately 9704 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $81,413. The average age of students entering South Dakota State University is 21. The most popular programs at the South Dakota State University are: Health Professions And Related Programs (23%), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences (17%), Engineering (7%), Social Sciences (6%) and Education (5%).


Tuition & Fees
$11,689
Admissions Rate
91%
Average Debt at Graduation
$24,250
Average SAT Score
1144

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the South Dakota State University.

Tuition & Fees
$11,689
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$10,721
Total Expected Costs
$22,410

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$19,415
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $15,626
$30,001 - $48,000 $16,062
$48,001 - $75,000 $18,854
$75,001 - $110,000 $20,766
$110,000 + $20,868

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the South Dakota State University.

9,704 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 49%

Female Students: 51%

87% Full Time / 13% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 21

Low Income Students: 21%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the South Dakota State University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the South Dakota State University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$24,250
Students Receiving Federal Loans
54%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$252

The graduation rate at the South Dakota State University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
55%
Students who Return after their First Year
77%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the South Dakota State University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Associate Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Social Sciences

Certificate/Diploma
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Education
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Most Popular Programs
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (23%)
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences (17%)
  • Engineering (7%)
  • Social Sciences (6%)
  • Education (5%)