| South Dakota State University | vs. |
 | In National University Ranking Sisseton Wahpeton CollegeNorthern State UniversityOglala Lakota CollegeBlack Hills State UniversitySinte Gleska UniversitySouth Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyDakota State UniversityUniversity of South DakotaSimilar South Dakota Colleges University of South DakotaDakota State UniversityNorthern State UniversityBlack Hills State UniversitySouth Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyOglala Lakota CollegeSinte Gleska UniversitySisseton Wahpeton CollegeThe Summit League University of DenverWestern Illinois UniversityPurdue University Fort WayneUniversity of Nebraska at OmahaUniversity of North DakotaNorth Dakota State University-Main CampusOral Roberts UniversityUniversity of South Dakota | |
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| #162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $5,995 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,130 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 98.34% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 34.06% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 12,056 | Total Enrollment | |
| 10,719 | Undergraduate | |
| 1,337 | Graduate | |
| 2,300 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduate Rate | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 651 | Number of faculty | |
| $91,715 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.