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South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Public · 9,198 students

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$55k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
98%Acceptance Rate
62%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)62.4%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)N/A
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate83.8%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students20.2%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1120
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
22
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Health Sciences19.9%
Business & Marketing9.9%
Engineering7.5%
Education5.8%
Biological Sciences5.6%
Humanities4.6%
Psychology3.6%
Social Sciences3.1%
Communications2.0%
Mathematics1.3%
History1.2%
Computer Science0.5%

Faculty & Resources

$10k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$10k
Instructional Spend per Student
$269M
Total Endowment

South Dakota State University — Academics

South Dakota State University has a graduation rate of 62.4%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 83.8%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1120, and the ACT midpoint is 22. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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