Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.3k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
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?
Sticker price$18,861
Net price (after aid)$18,219
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,517
$30k – $48k$14,297
$48k – $75k$17,811
$75k – $110k$19,424
$110k+$20,048
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$55,070
Median debt at graduation$23,250
Est. monthly loan payment$246
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants16%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans46%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
60%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$12.8k below avg
Strong post-grad earnings
$55.1k above avg
Strong year-1 retention
83% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.3k
below avg
Out-of-state
$12.8k
below avg
Net price
$18.2k
Pell
16%
Median debt
$23.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$55.1k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistryPhysics
Engineering
Biomedical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Social Sciences
EconomicsPsychology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringCybersecurity
Education
Elementary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
99%
SAT range
1040 - 1300
ACT range
19 - 26
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- Where is South Dakota State University located?
- South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, SD, in the United States.
- What type of institution is South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is a public university based in SD. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at South Dakota State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at South Dakota State University is approximately 99%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,299 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University reports total enrollment of approximately 10,119 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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