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South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
Administration Lane
Brookings SD 57007
(605) 688-4151
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General Information
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
Total Enrollment
11,995 (10,532 undergraduate)
Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
Calendar
Semester
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
Full Time / Part Time
72% / 28%
Men / Women (Full Time)
46% / 54%
Undergraduate / Graduate
88% / 12%
In-State / Out-of-State
64% / 36%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees, In-State
$6,155
Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$7,528
Room & Board
$5,668
Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
89%
Average Financial Aid Package
$7,161
Average Indebtedness at Graduation
$21,044
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
Total Number of Applicants
3,961
Students Admitted
3,688 (93%)
Students Enrolled
2,101 (53%)
Average High School GPA
3.34
Students in top 10% of HS Class
16%
SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
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25
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
Total Number of Applicants
3,961
Students Admitted
3,688 (93%)
Students Enrolled
2,101 (53%)
Average High School GPA
3.34
Students in top 10% of HS Class
16%
Students in top 25% of HS Class
39%
Students in top 50% of HS Class
72%
SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20
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Undergraduate Application Process
Application Fee
$35
Early Decision Application Deadline
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Regular Application Deadline
No closing date
High School Rank
Required
High School Record
Required
Completion of College-Prep Program
Required
Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)
Required
TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language)
Required