South Dakota State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #861 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #264 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #234 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 15 | In South Dakota |
| #81 of 2,294 | For Animal Science |
| Top50% | For 124 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 10,177
- Graduates
- 1,321
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.sdstate.edu
South Dakota State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
South Dakota State University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 5,884 | 2,642 | 3,242 |
| Admissions | 5,808 | 2,607 | 3,201 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,207 | 1,013 | 1,194 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 67 | 26 | 41 |
3,708 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,126 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in South Dakota State University are 1040-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,840 or 81%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in South Dakota State University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9496 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 702 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 327 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 292 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 240 (2%) |
| Asian | 150 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 144 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 43 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $4,327
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,773 | $8,164 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,773 | $8,164 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,283 | $15,697 |
| Fee in-district | $1,526 | $1,220 |
| Fee in-state | $1,526 | $1,220 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,526 | $1,220 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,499 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,562 |
| Room charge | $5,192 |
| Meal charge | $4,370 |
South Dakota State University majors
South Dakota State University has granted 1,824 bachelor's degrees across 83 programs, 334 master's across 46 programs, and 116 doctorate degrees across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at South Dakota State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 290 | 23 | 3 | |
| General Studies | 66 | 33 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 86 | 11 | 1 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 72 | 11 | 4 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 86 | |||
| Psychology, General | 81 | |||
| Agriculture, General | 31 | 45 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 67 | |||
| Pharmacy | 66 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 63 | 1 | ||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 60 | 1 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 4 | 56 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 52 | |||
| Statistics, General | 1 | 28 | 22 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 47 | 1 | ||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 28 | 8 | 9 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 37 | 4 | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 23 | 11 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 15 | 18 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 31 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | 14 | ||
| Human Nutrition | 12 | 18 | ||
| Flight Instructor | 29 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 27 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 25 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | 19 | 3 | 2 |
| Construction Management, General | 24 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 16 | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 22 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | 8 | 1 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 19 | |||
| Interior Design | 19 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 15 | 4 | ||
| Agricultural Mechanization, General | 17 | |||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 9 | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | 6 | ||
| History, General | 17 | |||
| Advertising | 16 | |||
| Dairy Science | 12 | 2 | 2 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 16 | |||
| Public Health, General | 16 | |||
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 15 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 9 | 4 | |
| Consumer Economics | 15 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 12 | 3 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 10 | 5 | ||
| Agricultural Engineering | 10 | 3 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | 9 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 13 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 13 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 12 | |||
| Graphic Design | 12 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 12 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 | |||
| Journalism | 11 | |||
| Microbiology, General | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 11 | |||
| Biochemistry | 6 | 3 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 6 | 2 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 5 | 3 | ||
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 7 | 1 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 8 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 7 | |||
| Engineering, General | 7 | |||
| Food Science | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | |||
| Music, General | 6 | |||
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 5 | |||
| Biotechnology | 5 | |||
| Criminology | 5 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | |||
| Range Science and Management | 5 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 4 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 4 | |||
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 3 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 3 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 3 | |||
| Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology | 3 | |||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 2 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 2 | |||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 2 | |||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 1 | |||
| Agricultural Economics | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 1 | |||
| Consumer Services and Advocacy | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Journalism, Other | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 124 | 1,824 | 334 | 116 |
South Dakota State University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 54% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
South Dakota State University is a world-class research university with 16,790 scientific papers published and 426,707 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Ecology, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 94 | 757 |
| 1993 | 137 | 846 |
| 1994 | 143 | 891 |
| 1995 | 132 | 956 |
| 1996 | 149 | 1129 |
| 1997 | 148 | 1279 |
| 1998 | 145 | 1335 |
| 1999 | 165 | 1579 |
| 2000 | 196 | 2143 |
| 2001 | 149 | 2067 |
| 2002 | 213 | 2726 |
| 2003 | 218 | 3064 |
| 2004 | 242 | 3509 |
| 2005 | 254 | 4157 |
| 2006 | 283 | 4758 |
| 2007 | 333 | 5571 |
| 2008 | 393 | 6126 |
| 2009 | 442 | 7203 |
| 2010 | 473 | 8879 |
| 2011 | 569 | 10552 |
| 2012 | 601 | 12606 |
| 2013 | 683 | 14573 |
| 2014 | 646 | 15936 |
| 2015 | 659 | 17876 |
| 2016 | 825 | 19236 |
| 2017 | 822 | 20872 |
| 2018 | 784 | 23910 |
| 2019 | 860 | 28334 |
| 2020 | 798 | 33929 |
| 2021 | 769 | 38612 |
| 2022 | 742 | 38681 |
| 2023 | 716 | 39207 |
| 2024 | 750 | 38433 |
South Dakota State University alumni
-
Kristi Noem
- Enrolled in South Dakota State University
- In 2011 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianfarmerrancherbeauty pageant contestantwriter
- Biography
-
Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem is an American politician serving since 2025 as the eighth United States secretary of homeland security.
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Adam Vinatieri
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American former professional football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Vinatieri is the NFL's all-time leading scorer at 2,673 points, in addition to holding the NFL records for field goals made (599), postseason points (238), and overtime field goals made (12). He is considered one of the greatest placekickers of all time.
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Tom Daschle
- Enrolled in South Dakota State University
- In 1969 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Thomas Andrew Daschle is an American politician and lobbyist who represented South Dakota in the United States Senate from 1987 to 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, he led the Senate Democratic Caucus during the final ten years of his tenure, during which time he served as Senate Minority Leader and Majority Leader.
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Dale Moss
- Occupations
- basketball playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Dale Moss is an American former football wide receiver and reality television personality. He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. After being a member of the offseason and practice squad rosters for the National Football League (NFL)'s Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, and Carolina Panthers, he played professionally for the Los Angeles Kiss of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 2014. He became engaged to Clare Crawley during 16th season of ABC's The Bachelorette where they left the show early as a couple and ultimately broke up shortly thereafter.
General info
| Alternative names | SDSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1881 |
| Motto | You can go anywhere from here |
| Colors | yellow, blue |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,786 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1004 Campanile Ave Brookings, South Dakota, 57007-1898 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 23,000 |
| Phone | 8009523541 |