South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1060 and 1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 22
Popular programs at South Dakota State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 336 | |
| 2 | Animal Sciences. | 117 | |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering. | 95 | |
| 4 | Biology, General. | 89 | |
| 5 | Business/Managerial Economics. | 85 | |
| 6 | Psychology, General. | 73 | |
| 7 | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 62 | |
| 8 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 60 | |
| 9 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 59 | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 57 | |
| 11 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 51 | |
| 12 | Agriculture, General. | 45 | |
| 13 | Agricultural Business and Management. | 42 | |
| 14 | Civil Engineering. | 40 | |
| 15 | Plant Sciences. | 36 | |
| 16 | Communication and Media Studies. | 35 | |
| 17 | Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | 34 | |
| 18 | History. | 32 | |
| 19 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 30 | |
| 20 | Statistics. | 28 |
Showing top 20 of 69 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at South Dakota State University?
South Dakota State University has an acceptance rate of 98% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for South Dakota State University?
Admitted students at South Dakota State University typically score between 1060 and 1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does South Dakota State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at South Dakota State University is approximately $19,841 per year.
What is the graduation rate at South Dakota State University?
4-year graduation rate data for South Dakota State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.