| South Dakota State University | vs. |
 | In National University Ranking Auburn UniversityUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of the PacificUniversity of San FranciscoLoyola University ChicagoUniversity of St ThomasMississippi State UniversityNew Jersey Institute of TechnologySt. John's University-New YorkThe 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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 | |
| $4,636 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,140 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 86.08% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 40.00% | 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 | ||
| 11,327 | Total Enrollment | |
| 9,917 | Undergraduate | |
| 1,410 | Graduate | |
| 2,128 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduate Rate | |
| 79% | 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 | |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 641 | Number of faculties | |
| $83,547 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.