South Dakota State University

best-colleges #378 in Best Colleges in America
BROOKINGS, SD · 4 Year · 
3.6
  • Public College
  • SAT/ACT Optional
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Rankings
Rankings-L
3
in Top Public Universities in South Dakota
Rankings-R
  • Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences in America 31 of 150
  • Best College Athletics in America 36 of 1,344
  • Best Colleges for Student Athletes in America 99 of 1,323
Academics
B+
Overall Grade
B+
Academics
B+
Value
B
Diversity
B+
Campus
A+
Athletics
A minus
Party Scene
B+
Professors
B+
Location
B+
Dorms
B
Campus Food
A minus
Student Life
B
Safety
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Popular Majors
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#1Nursing
315 Graduates
#2Animal Sciences and Husbandry
112 Graduates
#3Liberal Arts and Humanities
85 Graduates
#4Psychology
81 Graduates
#5Agriculture
75 Graduates
#6Mechanical Engineering
69 Graduates
#7Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
67 Graduates
#8Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
64 Graduates
#9Agricultural Business
62 Graduates
#10Human Development
60 Graduates
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Admissions
Admissions
88%
Acceptance Rate
Application Website
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
980-1220
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Costs
costs
$17,859
Annual Cost
Average Total Aid Awarded
$4,747
Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%
National Average Cost
$15,523
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After College
after-college
$44,400
Median Earnings
Graduation Rate
60%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National Average Earnings
$33,028
Students
students
7,558
Full-Time Enrollment
Full-Time Enrollment
7,558 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,289
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
22%
Varsity Athletes
7%
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Campus Life
campus-life
0%
Freshmen Live On-Campus
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
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