How much does South Dakota State University cost?

South Dakota State University Cost of Attendance
In-state $9,299
Out-of-state $12,809
On-Campus Food and Housing $8,087
Off-Campus Room and Board $9,493
Average Annual Cost
Average Cost by Family Income
Family Income Average Cost
Under $30,000 $15,285
$30,000-$48,000 $16,273
$48,000-$75,000 $19,326
$75,000-$110,000 $15,285
Over $110,000 $20,954

South Dakota State University Financial Aid and Debt

76%

Students paying down their debt

$23,250

Typical Total Student Debt

$232

Typical Monthly Loan Payment

Financial Aid Breakdown for Full-time Incoming Freshman

Aid Type % Receiving Average Amount
Grant or scholarship aid 93% $4,997
Federal Grants 25% $4,655
Pell grants 24% $4,220
Other federal grants 11% $1,267
State/local goverment grant or scholarships 21% $1,263
Institutional grants or scholarships 53% $2,819
Student loan aid 67% $8,405
Federal student loans 65% $6,305
Other student loans 22% $10,290

Contact South Dakota State University to learn about their financial aid program

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Micro-scholarships* Colleges Awarding Amount
Attend a summer program 78 Up to $2,500
Do an extracurricular activity 178 Up to $3,000
Take a challenging class 189 Up to $4,000
Visit a college campus 180 Up to $6,000
Have perfect attendance for a year 129 Up to $2,100
Play a sport 87 Up to $1,500
Do community service 183 Up to $500
Take a foreign language class 122 Up to $5,000
Have work experience 128 Up to $12,000

*GPA and other eligibility restrictions may apply

South Dakota State University Admissions

What is South Dakota State University's admissions rate?
Acceptance Rate 74%
Average GPA
SAT Submissions 4% of applicants
SAT Reading 500-630
SAT Math 500-670
SAT Writing
ACT Submissions 96% of applicants
Composite Score 20-26

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South Dakota State University Campus Life

17:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Forbes Ranking

Four-Year Graduation Rate

Six-Year Graduation Rate

Student Population

Campus Life
Total undergraduates 9847
Living on campus 7%
Transfer Students 4%
Under Age 25
Gender Balance
Women
55%
Men
45%

Student Diversity

24%
Diversity Index: Chance you’ll bump into a diverse range of students
White
86.85%
Unknown
6.36%
Hispanic or Latino
2.60%
Black or African American
1.89%
Asian
1.15%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.02%

1 Student Testimonials

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Gregory-James

Freshman · Dietetics / Nutrition

I love the community aspect of SDSU. It is really easy to get involved if you want to. The instructors genuinely care about their students (in my experience), and the staff is very helpful and supportive.

South Dakota State University Graduation Success

First Year Student Retention

$49,845

Average Salary After Graduation

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About South Dakota State University

Address

1015 Campanile Avenue
Brookings, SD

Type Public
Profit Status
Category Research Universities
Setting Remote Town
* Financial aid is only available for those who qualify