South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
South Dakota State University is a public university located in Brookings, SD, serving approximately 8,798 students. It has an acceptance rate of 99%.
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Tuition
$9,299
Acceptance
98.71%
Students
10,119
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,299
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,809
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,562
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,490
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
60%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
98.71%
SAT range
1040 - 1300
ACT range
19 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
10,119
Undergrads
8,798
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
79
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
26
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.68
Property Rate / 1,000
1.48
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Brookings
Violent Rate / 100k
149
Property Rate / 100k
882
Location
Institution does not report this
Brookings, SD 57007