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South Dakota State University
Brookings,
SD
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate86%
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About South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is a public, state university in the town of Brookings, South Dakota. South Dakota State University was founded in 1881. The university currently enrolls around 11,331 students a year, including 9,930 undergraduates.
South Dakota State University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into South Dakota State University. In 2022, South Dakota State University accepted 86% of applicants. In 2022, 6,364 students applied to South Dakota State University and 5,478 were admitted.
| South Dakota State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 3% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, South Dakota,.
If you want to see South Dakota State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 29 to Brookings, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Sioux Falls Regional Airport.
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College Info
South Dakota State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to South Dakota State University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to South Dakota State University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
South Dakota State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1090 - 1340
Math SAT Range
520 - 630
Reading SAT Range
500 - 610
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1340 and Above
Good
1090 to 1340
Avg
1090 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for South Dakota State University students is 1141. Applicants with SAT scores of 1340 and above have a good chance of being admitted to South Dakota State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1090 to 1340 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1090 have a low chance of being offered a spot at South Dakota State University.
South Dakota State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$20,064
In State$23,574
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,774
$11,284
Fees
$1,526
$1,526
Housing
$9,564
$9,564
Books
$1,200
$1,200
Student Life
Wondering what life at South Dakota State University is like? There are approximately 11,331 students enrolled at South Dakota State University, including 9,930 undergraduate students and 1,401 graduate students. 77% percent of students attend school full-time, 53% percent are from SD and 47% percent of students are from other states.
77%
Full Time23%
Part Time53%
In State47%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
11,331
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
86%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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