South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is a public 4-year institution in Brookings, SD. It enrolls about 11,498 students and admits roughly 99% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Brookings, SD 57007 |
| County | Brookings County |
| Enrollment | 11,498 |
| Acceptance rate | 99% |
| Applicants / admitted | 5,884 / 5,808 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,299 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $12,809 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 60% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 83% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $18,233 |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 520–640 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–26 |
| Website | https://www.sdstate.edu/ |
| Phone | 8009523541 |
Admissions
About 5,884 students applied and 5,808 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,274 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,299 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $12,809. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $18,233 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,517 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,297 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,811 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,424 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,048 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,200 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 60% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
South Dakota State University is in Brookings, SD, Brookings County. Its coordinates are 44.3175, -96.7821.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at South Dakota State University?
About 99% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 5,884 applicants.
How much does South Dakota State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,299 for in-state students and $12,809 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend South Dakota State University?
About 11,498 students are enrolled.