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South Dakota State University

926 Harvey Dunn St, Brookings, SD 57007

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Sylvan Theater on the South Dakota State University campus.
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South Dakota State University School Description

South Dakota State University is the state's largest and most comprehensive university and dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and public service. Ranked by the Carnegie Foundation as the number one research insitution in South Dakota, SDSU offers more than 200 academic programs in pharmacy, nursing, engineering, family and consumer sciences, education and counseling, arts and sciences, agriculture and biological sciences, and general studies. Its 12,000 students are active in more than 200 student organizations on a campus known for its friendly, hometown atmosphere.

South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This small but lively town of nearly 19,000 people is just miles from the Minnesota border and less than an hour’s drive to the state’s largest city, Sioux Falls. SDSU has an enrollment of 11,400 students making it the largest university in the state. You’ll find a diverse campus experience here, with over 200 majors and minors and unique opportunities for “hands-on” learning in every field of study. In addition to academics, SDSU has hundreds of activities to participate in, including academic and sports clubs, intramurals, theater, music, art, student government, student publications, multi-cultural events and more. All of this in addition to a beautiful campus, motivated professors and a safe, friendly atmosphere makes South Dakota State University a great place to get a quality education.

Students at South Dakota State University benefit from a best-of-class education that extends beyond the traditional classroom — developing students as leaders is a primary goal. Students learn in a welcoming environment that includes ground-breaking research, internships, industry experience, study abroad oportunities, Division I athletics, and cultural events ranging from artistic and musical performances to special lectures to leisure entertainment. SDSU’s heritage of educational excellence in health sciences, engineering, agriculture and the human sciences — approximately 200 academic options — open doors to limitless possibilities. You can go anywhere from here … into professional practice, research, teaching, established industries or science. You decide.

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South Dakota State University

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South Dakota State University is the largest university in the U.S. state of South Dakota, located in Brookings. A public land-grant university and sun grant college, founded under the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act, SDSU offers programs of study required by, or harmonious to, this Act. In step with this land-grant heritage and mission, SDSU has a special focus on academic programs in agriculture, engineering, nursing, and pharmacy, as well as the liberal arts. SDSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, which governs the state's six public universities and two special schools.

History

The university was founded on February 21, 1881 as Dakota Agriculture College. The first building, with funding from the territorial legislature, was built in 1883, six years before the State of South Dakota was incorporated. Numerous expansions were funded in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The name was changed in 1904 to South Dakota State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts. In 1964, the name was changed to South Dakota State University, reflecting the more comprehensive education offered at the university.

In 1923, SDSU's instructional program was organized under five divisions: Agriculture, Engineering, General Science, Home Economics, and Pharmacy. In 1956, a Nursing program was established, and in 1957 a formal graduate school was formed. When the University changed its name in 1964, the colleges were renamed Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Home Economics, Nursing, Pharmacy, and the Graduate School. In 1974, the College of General Registration (now the College of General Studies) was formed. In 1975, the Division of Education was created. An Honors College was formed in 1999. The current names of these colleges are; Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Education and Counseling, Engineering, Family and Consumer Sciences, General Studies, Nursing, Pharmacy, and the Graduate and Honors Colleges.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Jackrabbits
Nickname:
SDSU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
9,594
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
96%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,611
Students Receiving Aid:
92%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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South Dakota State University Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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South Dakota State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Women 50%
Men 50%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 90%
Other 10%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 64%
Out-of-State 36%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
South Dakota 64%
Minnesota 20%
Iowa 6%
Nebraska 2%
North Dakota 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 40%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Gateway Football Conference)
Basketball (Mid-Continent Conference)
Baseball (Mid-Continent Conference)
Track (Mid-Continent Conference)

South Dakota State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,373 $ 6,611  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,478 $ 3,716  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,895 $ 2,895  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,465 26%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,803 48%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,570 64%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,534 68%  
Any Aid:
   92%  

South Dakota State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 94% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 19, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on South Dakota State University

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Jill S
Jill S

Question: Has anyone ever heard of the South Dakota State University jackrabbits?

My guess is that most people haven't because they just went division I, and their best sport is Women's basketball followed by Div. IA football
15 months ago
TinyDancer
TinyD...

Best Answer

Yes.... Brookings, SD I have a ton of friends that go to school there!
lukenetjes
lukenetjes

Question: University of South Dakota, or South Dakota State University?

Ok so with the financial crisis I may not be able to afford going to the University of Kansas (out of state tuition sucks), and am being forced to consider two closer options, the University of South Dakota, and South Dakota State University. My major is going to be journalism, and I was wondering which of those two schools have better reputations? Obviously I would go to grad school, most likely at the University of Minnesota to make up for not going to the greatest school for my four year, but any input on these two schools would be great!
16 months ago
Heather
Heather

Best Answer

I'm originally from MN so I'm pretty familiar with SD colleges, although I did not attend one myself. I do not know much about USD, but I will say that I had a lot of friends that went to SDSU and they all loved their time there. I think SDSU is probably a little more well-known that USD, but neither is nationally known, if that's what you're asking. There are also several schools in MN, NE, and ND where you could get reciprocity tuition and pay the same as in-state students if you aren't liking the idea of going to college in SD. My best advice is to tour both schools and see where you feel more comfortable.
Iamnottellingyou
Iamnott...

Question: SDSU-South Dakota State?

What are the advantages of attending South Dakota State University? I don't want disadvantages, or negative stuff, please. Just reasons why you should go there.
18 months ago
pealover17
pealo...

Best Answer

It's a great school to attend in my opinion. It's not huge, and it's not po-dunk either. The town maybe is a little boring, but it's low crime. The cost is cheap, and the education is good for the price. If you're going for AgBio, even better, some majors have national reputation for excellence. They always have some kind of activity to go to, and I always end up having fun at them. You'll see so many cowboys you'll think you've been somehow teleported to the Old West, but they're all very friendly and helpful people and always willing to lend a hand. For a relatively small school, there's quite a big deal of diversity on campus. If you have any more questions just PM me.

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  • Sylvan Theater on the South Dakota State University campus.
    Sylvan Theater on the South Dakota State University campus. [source]
  • The Agricultural Heritage Museum at SDSU.
    The Agricultural Heritage Museum at SDSU. [source]
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    Image:South Dakota State University Jackrabbits.png [source]

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