South Dakota State University, SD
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
South Dakota State University Rankings
Affordability61
Selectivity39
Retention37
Graduation14
Earnings44
Diversity12
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at South Dakota State University
62%
Bachelor’s
20%
Associate’s
18%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing3%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education6%
Engineering8%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs22%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences5%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology2%
Social Sciences6%
Transportation and Materials Moving<1%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into South Dakota State University
92%
Admission Rate
580
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending South Dakota State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$12K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after South Dakota State University
54%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
76%
Repayment Rate
$244
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 16% | 9% |
| >$110K | 28% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $32K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $22K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 72% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 76% | 59% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 80% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 85% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at South Dakota State University
76%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
56%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 36% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 56% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 56% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 45% | 53% |
| Black | 52% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 30% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 12% | 23% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25% | 35% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 57% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 34% | 32% | 44% |
| Other race | 38% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after South Dakota State University
96%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at South Dakota State University
9,314
Undergraduates
82%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,560
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 63% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 72% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 13% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 14% | 30% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 25% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 19% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near South Dakota State University, SD
Dakota State University
27 miles, SW
Lake Area Technical College
43 miles, N
Southeast Technical Institute
52 miles, S
Stewart School
53 miles, S