South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1881Remote townSEVP certified
About
South Dakota State University (SDSU or SD State) is a public land-grant research university in Brookings, South Dakota, United States. Founded in 1881, it is the state's largest university and is the second oldest continually operating university in the state. The university is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents. South Dakota State University is a land-grant university founded under the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act. This land-grant heritage and mission has led the university to place a special focus on academic programs in agriculture, engineering, nursing, and pharmacy, as well as liberal arts. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The graduate program is classified as Doctoral, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math dominant.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$13,166
- Estimated total for international students
- US$28,535
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$9,554
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$24,923
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 9,198
- Graduate students
- 1,337
- International undergraduates
- 4%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 98%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 530–610 · Maths 530–630
- ACT
- 19–25
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$58,802
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (201)
Bachelor's degrees74 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural EngineeringAgricultural MechanizationAgricultural Production OperationsAgriculture, GeneralAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnimal SciencesApparel and TextilesApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction ManagementCriminologyData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLandscape ArchitectureLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Master's degrees46 subjects
Agricultural EngineeringAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnimal SciencesArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBiology, GeneralChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionData ScienceDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFamily and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFishing and Fisheries Sciences and ManagementFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesJournalismMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPlant SciencesPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingScience Technologies/Technicians, GeneralSociologyStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Doctoral degrees21 subjects
Agricultural EngineeringAnimal SciencesApplied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBotany/Plant BiologyChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPlant SciencesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSociologyVeterinary Biomedical and Clinical SciencesWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees11 subjects
Agriculture, GeneralAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianData ScienceEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesSociologyStatistics
Undergraduate certificates22 subjects
Air TransportationAmerican Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsAnimal SciencesBiological/Biosystems EngineeringBiology, GeneralClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsConstruction ManagementDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEducation, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHospitality Administration/ManagementIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPolitical Science and GovernmentRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Graduate certificates25 subjects
Agricultural Production OperationsAnimal SciencesBiotechnologyCommunity Organization and AdvocacyData ScienceEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEngineering-Related FieldsFamily and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhysicsPlant SciencesPublic HealthReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and TechnologyStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.