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South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Rural campus
Financial aid available
#1446
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
98%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
9,198
Students
Verified May 2026
17:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026

About South Dakota State University

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Location

Brookings, SD, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
98.3%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$12,809/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
9,198
Campus Setting
Rural
Student/faculty ratio
17:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1120
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
530 - 610
SAT Math (25th-75th)
530 - 630
ACT (midpoint)
22
ACT (25th-75th)
19 - 25

Outcomes

Freshman retention
84%
Graduation rate (6yr)
61%
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,070

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$269M
Avg net price (after aid)
$19,841/yr

Rankings

US News
#1446

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