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South Dakota State University
College admissions information for South Dakota State University.
General Information
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Contact Information Box 2201, Adm 324, Brookings, SD 57007-1898 www3.sdstate.edu SDSU.Admissions@sdstate.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. South Dakota State University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 11,377 (9,977 undergraduate) | Campus Setting Town: Remote |
| Undergraduate Student Age 83% under 25, 13% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $20 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 3,597 | 1,718 | 1,879 |
| Percent admitted | 94 | 93 | 94 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 55 | 58 | 53 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | ||
| ACT | 1883 | 98 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $5,052 | $4,731 | $4,502 |
| Out-of-State | $6,243 | $9,719 | $9,345 |
| Books and Supplies | $936 | $896 | $864 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,029 | $4,252 | $3,975 |
| Other | $3,150 | $3,382 | $3,458 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | |||
| Other | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $14,167 | $13,576 | $13,099 |
| Off Campus | $14,864 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $8,762 | ||
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $15,358 | $18,896 | $18,266 |
| Off Campus | $20,031 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $13,929 | ||
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
SDSU, Mines cooperate on bioenergy center (Rapid City Journal)
Sep 8 2008
South Dakota State University scientists will collaborate with peers from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and elsewhere in a new National Science Foundation Industry/ University Cooperative Research Center in bioenergy: The Center for Bioenergy Research and Development.
Navigating life's lessons (Rapid City Journal)
Sep 8 2008
Brooke Warne doesn’t expect to have any major problems adapting to college life, although she admits that early mornings could be a challenge.
Third Annual South Dakota Bat Festival
Aug 6 2008
CUSTER, S.D.–Come learn about South Dakota’s mammals of the night on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Third Annual South Dakota Bat Festival. The Festival will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Tatanka Theater in the Game Lodge Campground of Custer State Park. Wildlife experts and enthusiasts will be on hand to give presentations, answer questions and distribute information at this fun, family-orientated event. Bat research equipment and survey methods...
Benefits of jogging in SDSU - and running technique video
May 17 2008
I sometimes jog. But I've decided, just a few minutes ago, to jog more often. Last summer I jogged like three times a week, and I want to do it again. Jogging inside the South Dakota State University (SDSU) premises is the best thing you can do when bored, or when you suddenly feel like a health buff who wants to shape the legs or trim the belly a...
