South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Public · 9,198 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,266 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $15,248 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $18,073 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,706 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,886 |
| All incomes (average) | $19,841 |
Sticker tuition: $9,299 in-state, $12,809 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Average SAT
- 1120
- Median ACT
- 22
- Students with Pell grants
- 17%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $55,070
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,250
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing22%
Agriculture14%
Business6%
Engineering6%
Education6%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Environmental Studies3%
Psychology3%
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