South Dakota State University South Dakota

Research 2 institution in rural South Dakota with open admissions and in-state tuition under $8,000.

College statistics

Address:
1004 Campanile Ave
Brookings, SD
57007
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.sdstate.edu/
Setting:
Town
Annual In-State Tuition:
$7,773
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$11,283
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$17,828
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$21,338
Room and Board:
$10,055
Total Student Enrollment:
11,498
Acceptance Rate:
98.7%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
640
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
660
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
26
Endowment (End of Year):
$636,459,534
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

South Dakota State University is a public research university in Brookings, South Dakota, classified as Research 2 for high research spending and doctorate production. The university enrolls about 11,500 students and emphasizes health professions and related programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

In-state tuition runs $7,773 annually with a total cost of attendance of $17,828 including room and board; out-of-state tuition is $11,283 with a total cost of $21,338. Admissions are open, with an acceptance rate of 98.7 percent. The 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 640, SAT Math is 660, and ACT Composite is 26.

The university serves students seeking affordable access to research-focused education in a town setting. For details on academic programs, research opportunities, and student support services, visit sdstate.edu.

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