South Dakota State University

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South Dakota State University is a public institution located in Brookings, SD. The school... has approximately 8908 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $81,413. The average age of students entering South Dakota State University is 21. The most popular programs at the South Dakota State University are: Health Professions And Related Programs (22%), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences (14%), Engineering (8%), Education (6%) and Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (6%).


Tuition & Fees
$12,675.00
Admissions Rate
89%
Average Debt at Graduation
$24,250.00
Average SAT Score
1150

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the South Dakota State University.

Tuition & Fees
$12,675.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$9,555.00
Total Expected Costs
$22,230.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$18,578.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $14,171.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $14,846.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $18,826.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $20,393.00
$110,000 + $20,110.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the South Dakota State University.

8,908 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 47%

Female Students: 53%

87% Full Time / 13% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 21

Low Income Students: 20%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the South Dakota State University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the South Dakota State University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$24,250.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
51%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$251.67

The graduation rate at the South Dakota State University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
59%
Students who Return after their First Year
81%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the South Dakota State University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Associate Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Certificate/Diploma
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
  • Legal Professions and Studies

Most Popular Programs
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (22%)
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences (14%)
  • Engineering (8%)
  • Education (6%)
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (6%)