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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Office of Admissions
Enrollment Services Center Admissions-B
Brookings, SD 57007
Enrollment Services Center Admissions-B
Brookings, SD 57007
Phone
1-800-952-3541
Email
SDSU.Visit@sdstate.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
SDSU Dairy Bar
University Student Union
Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
South Dakota Art Museum
Raven Precision Agriculture Center; South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum; Miller Wellness Center; McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center
SDSU Dairy Bar
University Student Union
Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
South Dakota Art Museum
Raven Precision Agriculture Center; South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum; Miller Wellness Center; McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
McCrory Gardens
Brookings Arts Festival
Prairie Repertory Theatre (Summer)
Oakwood Lakes State Park
City Bike Trail
Children's Museum of South Dakota; Dakota Nature Park; Dacotah Bank Center
Brookings Arts Festival
Prairie Repertory Theatre (Summer)
Oakwood Lakes State Park
City Bike Trail
Children's Museum of South Dakota; Dakota Nature Park; Dacotah Bank Center
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
sdsu.admissions@sdstate.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Taxi; Sioux Falls Regional Airport; Jefferson Bus Lines
Driving Instructions to Campus
SDSU is located just a couple of blocks west of the intersection of US Hwy 14 and Interstate I-29.
Local Accommodations
Comfort Suites University; Country Inn & Suites; Brookings Inn; Econo Lodge Inn & Suites; Hampton Inn & Suites Brookings; Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites; My Place-Brookings; Quality Inn Brookings-University; The Sonshine Inn; Super 8
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 5,884
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Average HS GPA: 3.56
GPA Breakdown
12%
4.0
37%
3.75 - 3.99
21%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
7%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 640
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 660
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1045 - 1150
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16.8:1
Total Faculty
651
with Terminal Degree
430
326
Men
325
Women
121
Minority
34
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
57%
Graduate in 6 years
59%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Agricultural Mechanization, General.
Agricultural Production Operations, General.
Agriculture, General.
Agronomy and Crop Science.
Animal Sciences, General.
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General.
Dairy Science.
Food Science.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Landscape Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American Indian/Native American Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Microbiology, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Construction Management.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Journalism.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Agricultural Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technology, General.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Agricultural Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management.
Consumer Economics.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
Human Nutrition.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services.
Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Science Technologies/Technicians, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Interior Design.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Kristi Noem
Current Governor of South Dakota
Mike Rounds
Current U.S. Senator from South Dakota
Dallas Goedert
Current NFL Tight End
Adam Vinatieri
Former NFL kicker, 4x Super Bowl champion
Tom Daschle
Former Majority Leader of U.S. Senate
Theodore Schultz
Nobel Laureate for Economics 1979
Gene Amdahl
inventor of the IBM 360
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
57%
Graduate in 6 years
59%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 10
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,125
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,348
Average Need-Based Loan
$6,508
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
69%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,232
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$7,773
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$11,283
Required Fees
$1,526
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,369
Transportation for Commuters
$2,037
On-Campus Room and Board
$9,562
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
SD Freedom Scholarship, SDEAF Grants
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
10,184
Foreign Countries Represented
59
Demographics
1.22%
Asian
1.28%
Black
2.90%
Hispanic
85.68%
Caucasian
2.59%
Unknown
3.41%
International
56% female
44% male
40% are out of state
76% are full time
24% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
49%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
94%
Campus Environment
Village
64/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
264
Number of Honor Societies
52
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
17
2% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Jackrabbits)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Jackrabbits)
12 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
91/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Silver
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
