South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Public

Acceptance rate
98%
Average SAT
1,120
ACT midpoint
22
Enrollment
9,198
In-state tuition
$9,299
Out-of-state tuition
$12,809
Avg net price
$19,841
4-yr grad rate

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.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.336
2Animal Sciences.117
3Mechanical Engineering.95
4Biology, General.89
5Business/Managerial Economics.85
6Psychology, General.73
7Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.62
8Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.60
9Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.59
10Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.57
11Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.51
12Agriculture, General.45
13Agricultural Business and Management.42
14Civil Engineering.40
15Plant Sciences.36
16Communication and Media Studies.35
17Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.34
18History.32
19Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.30
20Statistics.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.