College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
99%
Enrollment
8,798
Graduation Rate
60%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,070
Retention Rate
83%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1040–1300
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)19–26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,299
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,809
Avg Net Price
$18,219
Room & Board
$9,562
Total COA
$22,761
Median Debt
$23,250
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$12,517
$30,001–48,000
$14,297
$48,001–75,000
$17,811
$75,001–110,000
$19,424
$110,001+
$20,048
Pell Grant Rate: 16%
Federal Loan Rate: 46%
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Sticker Price$22,371
Estimated Net Price$18,219 (avg)
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South Dakota State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
60%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,070
Retention Rate
83%
Median Debt
$23,250
Top Programs
Health Professions
20.9%
Agriculture
14.1%
Engineering
7.1%
Business & Marketing
6.8%
Education
5.4%
Biology
4.8%
Family & Consumer Sciences
4.5%
Psychology
4.1%
Natural Resources
3.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.8%
Demographics
Men 46%Women 54%
White
85.7%
Black
1.3%
Hispanic
2.9%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More
2.1%
International
3.4%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.