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South Dakota State University
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Annual Tuition
$9,299
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
98.7%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
59.5%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$55,070
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
South Dakota State University is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Brookings, SD. With a competitive tuition profile of $9,299, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 59.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
98.7%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$37,196
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.5 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$25,070
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$213,504
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$464,204
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at South Dakota State University is $23,250.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$9,299
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
82.9%
Success
59.5%
In-State Cost
$9,299
Age 25+ Students
6.2%
Carnegie Class
R2: Doctoral — High Research
Working at 6yr
3,750 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Brookings
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$784
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$789
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,007
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Brookings metropolitan area.