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South Dakota State University

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#1640 / #471
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1276
Most Desirable School
Public research university located in Brookings, South Dakota

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About South Dakota State University

According to Wikipedia, South Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university in Brookings, South Dakota. Founded in 1881, it is the state's largest and most comprehensive university and the oldest continually operating university in South Dakota. The university is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, which governs the state's six public universities and two special schools.

South Dakota State University's Online Degrees

South Dakota State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
6,36486%59%113222

How Much Does South Dakota State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$7,773$1,526

How Much Do South Dakota State University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from South Dakota State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $50,200 per year. You also have a 93% chance of being employed after 10 years.

South Dakota State University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
13,72611,7331,993

Where is South Dakota State University?

South Dakota State University is located at 1004 Campanile Ave, Brookings SD 57007-1898

How Safe is South Dakota State University?

South Dakota State University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Brookings has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is South Dakota State University Known For?

South Dakota State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

South Dakota State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Economics
#625
World Rank
#638
Historical Rank
#142
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Biology
#781
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#763
Historical Rank
#217
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biology Degrees
Nursing
#654
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#654
Historical Rank
#239
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Engineering
#2063
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#2007
Historical Rank
#334
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Physics
#1780
World Rank
#1800
Historical Rank
#397
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physics Degrees
Political Science
#1707
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#1720
Historical Rank
#423
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political-science Degrees
Education
#2015
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#2023
Historical Rank
#457
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education Degrees
Psychology
#1428
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#1441
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#550
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psychology Degrees
Business
#2201
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#2204
Historical Rank
#591
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business Degrees
History
#1788
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#1801
Historical Rank
#603
USA Rank
history Degrees
Sociology
#2265
World Rank
#2157
Historical Rank
#665
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Chemistry
#3150
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#3163
Historical Rank
#672
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Law
#2475
World Rank
#2481
Historical Rank
#706
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Computer Science
#3288
World Rank
#3299
Historical Rank
#733
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computer-science Degrees
Communications
#2758
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#2784
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#739
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communications Degrees
Literature
#2328
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#2379
Historical Rank
#774
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literature Degrees
Medical
#3458
World Rank
#3460
Historical Rank
#1001
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medicine Degrees
Mathematics
#4106
World Rank
#4136
Historical Rank
#1060
USA Rank
math Degrees
Social Work
#3371
World Rank
#3371
Historical Rank
#1378
USA Rank
social-work Degrees

Who Are South Dakota State University's Most Influential Alumni?

South Dakota State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Economics, Nursing, and Biology. Here are some of South Dakota State University's most famous alumni:

Theodore Schultz
Theodore Schultz
An American economist.
Tom Daschle
An American politician in South Dakota .
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
An American football player .
Cheris Kramarae
Cheris Kramarae
An American feminist scholar.
Robert H. Burris
An American biochemist.
Henry A. Lardy
A Professor of biochemistry .
Kang-i Sun Chang
A Chinese-born American sinologist .
Elizabeth Cook-Lynn
An American editor, essayist, poet, novelist, academic.
Irwin Gunsalus
An American biochemist.
John Mortvedt
An American soil scientist.
Cynthia Larive
An American chemist.
Vern L. Schramm
Vern L. Schramm
An American biochemist.

Who Are South Dakota State University's Most Influential Faculty?

Liza Johnson
An American film editor and film director.