South Dakota State University
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South Dakota State University is a public institution in Brookings, South Dakota, enrolling 11,465 students. It admits 87.8% of applicants. The average student pays $18,402 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $22,303.
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 87.8%
- Applicants
- 5,747
- Admitted
- 5,047
- SAT (middle 50%)
- 990–1240
- Yield
- 40%
Cost and financial aid
- Cost of attendance
- $22,303
- Average net price
- $18,402
- In-state tuition
- $9,299
- Out-of-state tuition
- $12,809
- Median debt at graduation
- $16,282
Academics and campus
- Total enrollment
- 11,465
- Student-faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- US News rank
- #288
After graduation
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $52,198
- Median earnings (6 yr)
- $46,330
- Loan repayment (3 yr)
- 88.9%
Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for South Dakota State University.
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