About South Dakota State University (SDSU)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
12,104
Website
https://www.sdstate.edu/Accreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
South Dakota State University (SDSU) is a public university, founded in the year 1881 in Brookings, South Dakota. It is the largest and one of the oldest universities present in the state of Dakota. It has 261 acres of huge campus and the university has more than 12,000 students enrolled in the different field of course and degrees.
The university has a wide variety of student organizations to keep the students engaged throughout the year. It has a huge library, cafeterias, housing facilities, and bookstore for the convenience of the students on campus.
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SDSU acceptance rate is 91%.
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The student-faculty ratio is 17:1.
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SDSU retention rate is 79% whereas the total graduation rate is 53%.
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Reviews
- The university has several organizations and campus events to keep the students engaged throughout the year.
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Professors in the university are approachable and ready to help the students.
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Students in the university feel that the community feeling on the campus is very high and everyone is ready to help others.
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Library present in the university is enormous in size and provides all the facilities for the students to study for hours.
Rankings
Following are the rankings according to the U.S. News and World Report.
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The university is ranked 226th in 'National Universities'.
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It ranked 129th in 'Top Public Schools'.
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It ranked 179th in 'Engineering Programs' (doctorate) and 63rd in 'Best Online Graduate Education Programs'.
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It ranked 84th in 'Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs' and 184th in 'Best Online Bachelor’s Programs'.
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
92%
SAT Range
1010 - 1260
ACT Range
20 - 26
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$18,253
Average Annual Cost
$7,451
Books And Supplies
$1,500
Other Fees
$1,313
Room And Board
$8,563
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,300
Total One Year Cost
$23,127
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
76%
Part-Time Retention Rate
38%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$6,781
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
334 Graduates
Animal Sciences
109 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
102 Graduates
Biology, General
84 Graduates
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,...
75 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
73 Graduates
Agriculture, General
71 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
65 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
63 Graduates
Economics
61 Graduates
Plant Sciences
55 Graduates
Agricultural Business and Managemen...
54 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
49 Graduates
Sociology
48 Graduates
Psychology, General
47 Graduates
Civil Engineering
42 Graduates
Construction Engineering Technologi...
40 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
40 Graduates
Mathematics
38 Graduates
Agricultural Mechanization
36 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
32 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
31 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
31 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
29 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
28 Graduates
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...
28 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
26 Graduates
History
26 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
24 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facil...
22 Graduates
Architecture
22 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
18 Graduates
Family and Consumer Economics and R...
17 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
16 Graduates
Agricultural Public Services
15 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
15 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
14 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
14 Graduates
International/Global Studies
14 Graduates
Agricultural Engineering
14 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
13 Graduates
Journalism
13 Graduates
Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...
13 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
12 Graduates
Political Science and Government
11 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
10 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
9 Graduates
Apparel and Textiles
9 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
8 Graduates
Air Transportation
8 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
7 Graduates
Biotechnology
6 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
6 Graduates
Chemistry
6 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
6 Graduates
Music
5 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
3 Graduates
Food Science and Technology
2 Graduates
Legal Research and Advanced Profess...
2 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, General
2 Graduates
Engineering-Related Fields
1 Graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...
1 Graduates
Physics
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
10,544
Socio-Economic Diversity
21%
Part-time
23%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$53,049 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$3,832/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,097/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,097/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Jackrabbits
School Colors
blue and yellow
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Missouri Valley Conference
Total Male Athletes
373
Total Female Athletes
298
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
20
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Equestrian
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$44,400/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$174 - 287
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,356
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,456
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$1,230
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$2,869
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$6,997
$30K - $48K
$6,217
$48K - $75K
$3,227
$75K - $110K
$1,671
> $110K
$1,504
Various financial aids are offered to the students in order to fund their education. The students must fill the FAFSA form in order to apply for the financial aid program. South Dakota State University (SDSU) Federal School Code is 003471.
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Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Teach Grant are the Federal Grants available.
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Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Nursing Student Loan, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Direct PLUS Loan are the Federal Loans available. The federal work-study program is also available.
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Jackrabbit Guarantee is available as Institutional Scholarship.
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Post 9/11 GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program, Tuition Assistance program, Montgomery GI Bill is the Military Aids available.
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68% of the students receive either federal, state or institutional aids from the university. $21,421 is the average amount awarded as the grant or scholarship per year to the eligible students.
