| South Dakota State vs. Dakota State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in Federal Region VIII Universities #7 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium 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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,654 South Dakota Residents $12,756 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,731 South Dakota Residents $11,931 Out-of-State |
| More$5,995 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,792 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,130 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,320 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier98.34% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.05% |
| Favorable34.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.99% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,056 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,774 |
| Larger10,719 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,066 |
| Larger1,337 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller708 |
| Larger2,300 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,271 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 934) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,142) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 651 | Number of faculty | 137 |
| Higher$91,715 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$89,528 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.