South Dakota State University

Administration Lane
Brookings, SD 57007
(800) 952-3541

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 14939

Type: Public 4-year or above

Main Website: www.sdstate.edu/

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $7,713.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $25,011.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $27,783.00



Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 430 560
SAT Math 460 610
SAT Writing
ACT Composite 20 26
ACT English 19 25
ACT Math 19 26
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 92%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 31%
Average Federal Grant $4,195.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 20%
Average state aid $1,005.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 54%
Average institutional aid $2,111.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 71%
Average student loan $7,066.00
Degrees
POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
MASTER'S DEGREE
POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Majors
Advertising
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Mechanization
Agricultural Public Services
Agricultural Teacher Education
Agriculture
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agronomy and Crop Science
American Indian/Native American Studies
Animal Sciences
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
Architecture
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art Teacher Education
Athletic Training/Trainer
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Computational Mathematics
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Software Engineering
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Consumer Economics
Consumer Services and Advocacy
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Dairy Science
Dietetics/Dietitian
Digital Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Economics
Educational Leadership and Administration
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Engineering/Industrial Management
English Language and Literature
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Environmental Science
Family and Community Services
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Family Resource Management Studies
Fine/Studio Arts
Flight Instructor
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
French Language and Literature
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations
General Studies
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Geography
German Language and Literature
Graphic Design
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Health Communication
Health Teacher Education
History
Hospitality Administration/Management
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies
Human Nutrition
Interior Design
International/Global Studies
Journalism
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Microbiology
Music
Music Management
Music Teacher Education
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Nursing Education
Nursing Science
Operations Management and Supervision
Painting
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy
Physics
Political Science and Government
Printmaking
Psychology
Public Health
Range Science and Management
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Rhetoric and Composition
Sculpture
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Statistics
Technical Teacher Education
Visual and Performing Arts
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Work and Family Studies

South Dakota State University Scholarships

Alvin & Eloys Bjorklund Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate student attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Wildlife and Fisheries. Preference given to females interested in Conservation Officer work. Award amount varies. more...
Lawrence B. Embry Student Research Assistant Scholarship Program
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending South Dakota State University, majoring in Animal and Range Sciences, double majors included. Applicants should describe experiences they have had with various species of livestock, as well as indicate their career interest. Award will assist a student with research costs. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Calvin & Loretta Severson Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate junior attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Civil or Environmental Engineering. Award amount varies. more...
James F. & May McCarville Memorial Scholarship in Beef Production
Scholarship for undergraduate juniors attending South Dakota State University, majoring in Animal and Range Sciences, double majors included. Applicants should describe experiences they have had with various species of livestock, as well as indicate their career interest. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Marvin Larson Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...

South Dakota Scholarships

Edwin Eshier Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology who are majoring in Mining Engineering. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for this award. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Leroy Herther Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate junior or senior attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, enrolled in the College of Engineering. more...
Davisco Foods International, Inc. Scholarship
Annual award for an undergraduate student attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Dairy Science. more...
Merle Delos Jones Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology who are majoring in Engineering. Students must have financial need. Preference given to residents of southeastern South Dakota. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Muchow Family Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending South Dakota State University, majoring in Agriculture or Biological Sciences. Preference given to students active in 4-H clubs/activities. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Dacotah Cement Undergraduate Scholarships in Civil Engineering
Scholarship for residents of South Dakota who are full-time seniors enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and are majoring in Civil Engineering. Selection based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activies, and applicants interest in concrete structures and pavements. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Barrick Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology who are majoring in Mining Engineering. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for this award. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
SD Dairy Fieldmen's Association Scholarship
Annual award for an undergraduate student attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Dairy Science. more...
Dave & Lori Litzen Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time juniors and seniors enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology who participate in football or women's basketball. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for this award. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
James C. Stiegelmeyer Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology who are majoring in Civil Engineering. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for this award. Preference given to students who are involved in the American Society of Civil Engineers. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

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