| South Dakota State vs. BHSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Federal Region VIII Universities #4 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,916 South Dakota Residents $12,018 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,916 South Dakota Residents $15,849 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,995 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,041 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,130 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier98.34% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter96.33% |
| Favorable34.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30.10% |
| 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) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,056 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,346 |
| Larger10,719 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,198 |
| Larger1,337 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller148 |
| Larger2,300 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,315 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 826) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,848) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 651 | Number of faculty | 174 |
| Higher$91,715 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$75,872 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.