Brookings, South Dakota
South Dakota State University
Public school in South Dakota with 9,800 total undergraduate students
Chancing
South Dakota State University is a less competitive than most schools school
Overall acceptance rate
88%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
88%
Women
88%
Men
87%
Total number of applicants
5,747
Women: 55%
Men: 45%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
40%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$17,353
Out-of-state
$20,863
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$13,901
$30,001–48,000
$15,639
$48,001–75,000
$18,038
$75,001–110,000
$19,546
Over $110,000
$19,975
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 3%
ACT: 86%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
2,019
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
53%
Enrolled men:
47%
6-year graduation rate
56%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
76%
Student diversity
Very low diversity
International students
4%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 2%
Hispanic: 3%
Native American: 1%
Other: 3%
White: 89%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
17:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Missouri Valley Conference
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
The Summit League
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Location
1015 Campanile Avenue
Brookings, SD 57007
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Plains
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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