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South Dakota State University

Tuition
12,809
Students
13,616
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Remote | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

13,616

Graduation Rate

60%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.71%

Apply

5,884

Accepted

5,808

Attend

2,274

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$20

Graduate

$35

Test Scores

Sat Range

1040 - 1300

Act Range

19 - 26

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$9,299

Out-of-State

$12,809

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,108

State/Local Grants

$1,368

Institutional/Scholarships

$3,049

Graduate

In-State

$9,384

Out-of-State

$16,917

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$10,732

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$9,562

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$4,683

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

158

Average Assistance

$9,343

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

64

Average Assistance

$3,111

Academics

Graduation Rate60%

Student Faculty Ratio18:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • General Studies
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Animal Sciences, General
  • Psychology, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Statistics, General
  • Human Nutrition
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

Student Body

Students Enrolled13,616

Undergraduate

11,843

Graduate

1,773

Full-Time

73

Part-Time

27

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Wrestling
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Equestrian
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No