South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.57
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South Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university in Brookings, South Dakota, founded in 1881. It is the state's largest university and the second-oldest continually operating university in South Dakota, with academic emphasis in agriculture, engineering, nursing, pharmacy, and the liberal arts. The university is classified as an R2 doctoral institution with high research activity.
- Rankings
#235 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #235 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1127 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1329 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$9,299▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $24,744
Room & Board: $9,562
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $4,327
Pell Grant Recipients: 19%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$12,809▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $28,254
Room & Board: $9,562
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $4,327
Pell Grant Recipients: 19%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.24 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1040–1300▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1040–1300
SAT ERW: 520–640
SAT Math: 520–660
ACT Composite: 19–26
- Admit Rate
- 99%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.57
- Total Enrollment
- 11,498
- Undergrad
- 10,177
- Graduate
- 1,321
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Retention Rate
- 83%
- Graduation Rate
- 60%
- Official Portal
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1004 Campanile Ave, Brookings, South Dakota, 57007-1898
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