South Dakota State University

https://www.sdstate.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$7,773
2023 Average Net Price
$18,233
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
98.3%
7,287 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
12,056
71.8% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
61.7%
1,270 Graduates

About

South Dakota State University is a higher education institution located in Brookings County, SD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at South Dakota State University were Registered Nursing (315 degrees awarded), Business & Managerial Economics (155 degrees), and General Psychology (77 degrees).

In 2024, 2,679 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Dakota State University. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,253 degrees), 31.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (71 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State University is $7,773, which is $−23,230 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State University is $7,773, which is $23,231 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,233.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending South Dakota State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,773
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Dakota State University was $7,773. The cost of tuition at South Dakota State University is $−23,231 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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Average Net Price

$18,233
2023 Value
0.402%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Dakota State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,233. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Dakota State University grew by 0.402%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,872
Room and Board
$1,200
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Dakota State University was of $8,872 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.89% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

64%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at South Dakota State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 27.3% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

South Dakota State University received 7,287 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 23.8% annual growth. Out of those 7,287 applicants, 7,166 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.3% acceptance rate.

There were 12,056 students enrolled at South Dakota State University in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

South Dakota State University has an overall enrollment yield of 34.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.3%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
7,166
Accepted Out of 7,287

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of South Dakota State University was 98.3% (7,166 admissions from 7,287 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 98.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 23.8%, while admissions grew by 23.4%.

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SAT Scores

2%
Submission Percentage (2024)
45
Scores Submitted (2024)

2% of enrolled first-time students at South Dakota State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

South Dakota State University had a total enrollment of 12,056 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South Dakota State University is 8,653 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,403. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at South Dakota State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Dakota State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.9% White, 2.97% Hispanic or Latino, 2.17% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 1.3% Black or African American, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0995% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Dakota State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.9%), followed by White Male (39.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.6%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Dakota State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,056 students. The full-time enrollment at South Dakota State University is 8,653 and the part-time enrollment is 3,403. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at South Dakota State University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.1% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

84%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Dakota State University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), South Dakota State University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    9,749 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    358 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    262 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Dakota State University is 80.9% White, 2.97% Hispanic or Latino, 2.17% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 1.3% Black or African American, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0995% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 45.5% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 10% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 398 students (3.3%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 441 more women than men received degrees from South Dakota State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Dakota State University is white (2,253 degrees awarded). There were 31.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (71 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South Dakota State University is Registered Nursing (315 degrees awarded), followed by Business & Managerial Economics (155 degrees) and General Psychology (77 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Dakota State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (315 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (69 degrees), and Human Sciences (101 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Dakota State University are Software developers (484,863 people), Other managers (374,144 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (368,313 people), Civil engineers (313,864 people), and Mechanical engineers (219,807 people).

The most specialized majors at South Dakota State University in 2024 are Agriculture (315 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (69 degrees), Human Sciences (101 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (36 degrees), and Engineering (206 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Dakota State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at South Dakota State University are Agriculture (315 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (69 degrees), Human Sciences (101 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (36 degrees), and Engineering (206 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Dakota State University are Architectural, engineering & related services (607,756 people), Computer Systems Design (492,470 people), Construction (373,356 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (245,771 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (219,953 people).

The most specialized majors at South Dakota State University are Agriculture (315 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (69 degrees), Human Sciences (101 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (36 degrees), and Engineering (206 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2024)
  1. General Studies
    55 degrees awarded
  2. General Agriculture
    34 degrees awarded
  3. Respiratory Care Therapist
    7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at South Dakota State University was General Studies with 55 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,119
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
1,560
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 1,119 degrees were awarded to men at South Dakota State University, which is 0.717 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,560).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 100 degrees were awarded to men at South Dakota State University in Business & Managerial Economics, which is 1.82 times more than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 309 degrees were awarded to men at South Dakota State University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.87 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

42%
100% Completion Time
59%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 42% of students graduating from South Dakota State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    2,253 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    71 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Dakota State University is white (2,253 degrees awarded). There were 31.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (71 degrees).

1.12% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    1,340 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    913 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Dakota State University is white female (1,340 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (913 degrees).

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Operations

South Dakota State University has an endowment valued at nearly $269M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.57M (0.582%) compared to the 7.99% average return (38.5M on 482M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, South Dakota State University had a total salary expenditure of 371M. South Dakota State University employs 122 Assistant professors, 115 Professors and 105 Associate professors. Most academics at South Dakota State University are Male Professor (80), Male Associate professor (68), and Male Assistant professor (66).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Dakota State University are: Management, with 204 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 179 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 163 employees.

Endowment

$269M
2024 Endowment
13.6%
growth from 2023

South Dakota State University has an endowment valued at about $269M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of South Dakota State University grew 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $213M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$152M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, South Dakota State University paid a median of $152M in salaries, which represents 41.1% of their overall expenditure ($371M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$48.1M
Instructional Salaries
508
Number of Employees

In 2023, South Dakota State University paid a total of $48.1M to 508 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Dakota State University were Management with 204 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 179 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 163 employees.

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