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Summary
South Dakota State University is a public institution that was founded in 1881. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,062, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 272 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. South Dakota State University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 194. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,887 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $8,602 (2011-12).
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South Dakota State University is the state's land grant institution. The University is organized into 7 colleges: Agriculture & Biological Sciences, Arts & Science, Education & Human Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, and General Studies. The land grant mission includes three integral and interrelated parts. These include the Agricultural Experiment Station: the research piece, the Cooperative Extension Service: the public service piece, and the University: the educational piece. These 3 units make SDSU a dynamic place to go to school and work. With over 67,000 alumni around the world and increasing enrollment numbers, our motto "You can go anywhere from here!" has never been more true. We invite you to visit our beautiful campus and see for yourself. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1881 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2010 Endowment | $66,001,597 |
Applying
When applying to South Dakota State University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due September 1. The application fee at South Dakota State University is $20. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 91.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 91% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | September 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at South Dakota State University is 17:1, and the school has 29.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at South Dakota State University include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations; Economics, General; Civil Engineering, General; and Consumer Economics. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 77.2 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 26% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
South Dakota State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,062, with a gender distribution of 47.9 percent male students and 52.1 percent female students. 41.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 59.0 percent of students live off campus. South Dakota State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 12,816 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
South Dakota State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. South Dakota State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at South Dakota State University, 80 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at South Dakota State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 80% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At South Dakota State University, 74.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,858.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,887 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $8,602 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $6,105 (2011-12) - Low |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
