South Dakota State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent

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South Dakota State University is a large four-year, public school with 11,330 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1881 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Brookings, South Dakota.

Academic Offerings

At South Dakota State University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
127
South Dakota State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 127 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Agriculture, Engineering, Education, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at South Dakota State University is fair at 79% (above South Dakota average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is average - 60%.

Student to faculty ratio at South Dakota State University is reasonably decent - 18:1. Find out more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median, around $11,300 a year. The additional fees at South Dakota State University beyond tuition are nearly $1,600, which makes it a total of $12,900 per year.

Read the details about South Dakota State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 6,364 applications were submitted and 5,478 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at South Dakota State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,100
Medium
South Dakota State University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at South Dakota State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
South Dakota State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 4,200 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: around $4,100 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at South Dakota State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, South Dakota State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

South Dakota State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
South Dakota State University
1004 Campanile Ave
Brookings, South Dakota
57007-1898, USA
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