South Dakota State University
2023 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 317(↓29) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Barry H. Dunn (President)
Website: https://www.sdstate.edu/； Phone: 8009523541
Location: 1004 Campanile Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007-1898
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South Dakota State University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $9,299  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $12,809 |
| Room and Board | $8,054 | Under Students | 9,847人 |
| Graduation Rate | 35.9% | Retension Rate | 79.9% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 17:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 45:55 |
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Missouri Valley Conference - The Summit League（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University Important Facts Trends
South Dakota State University Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
South Dakota State University degrees/majors
South Dakota State University major details
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***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General. | - | ||||
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. | - | ||||
| Agricultural Mechanization, General. | - | ||||
| Agricultural Production Operations, General. | - | ||||
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. | - | ||||
| Animal Sciences, General. | - | ||||
| Dairy Science. | - | ||||
| Food Science. | - | ||||
| Agronomy and Crop Science. | - | ||||
| Range Science and Management. | - | ||||
| Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | - | ||||
| Agricultural Engineering. | - | ||||
| Civil Engineering, General. | - | ||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | - | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | - | ||||
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | - | ||||
| Biochemistry. | - | ||||
| Microbiology, General. | - | ||||
| Biotechnology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Economics. | - | ||||
| Consumer Services and Advocacy. | - | ||||
| Human Nutrition. | - | ||||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | - | ||||
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. | - | ||||
| Organizational Leadership. | - | ||||
| Business/Managerial Economics. | - | ||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. | - | ||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | - | ||||
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other. | - | ||||
| Construction Management, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics, General. | - | ||||
| Geography. | - | ||||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography. | - | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General. | - | ||||
| Sociology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | - | ||||
| Counseling Psychology. | - | ||||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
| Computational Mathematics. | - | ||||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General. | - | ||||
| Environmental Studies. | - | ||||
| Environmental Science. | - | ||||
| Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services. | - | ||||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | - | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies. | - | ||||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | - | ||||
| Journalism. | - | ||||
| Journalism, Other. | - | ||||
| Public Relations/Image Management. | - | ||||
| Advertising. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Design. | - | ||||
| Graphic Design. | - | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | - | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | - | ||||
| Music, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. | - | ||||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | - | ||||
| Landscape Architecture. | - | ||||
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General. | - | ||||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. | - | ||||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. | - | ||||
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | - | ||||
| Engineering/Industrial Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| French Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | - | ||||
| International/Globalization Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General. | - | ||||
| Flight Instructor. | - |
South Dakota State University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2023)
World University Ranking
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South Dakota State University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 130 | 166 |
| Football | 122 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 30 | 31 |
| Baseball | 38 | - |
| Wrestling | 37 | - |
| Equestrian | - | 37 |
| Soccer | - | 32 |
| Basketball | 13 | 17 |
| Softball | - | 22 |
| Golf | 11 | 8 |
| Volleyball | - | 18 |
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 129 | 193 |
| Football | 108 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 29 | 30 |
| Equestrian | - | 40 |
| Baseball | 35 | - |
| Wrestling | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 |
| Soccer | - | 27 |
| Softball | - | 24 |
| Golf | 10 | 8 |
| Volleyball | - | 16 |
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 73 | 116 |
| Football | 113 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 31 | 33 |
| Equestrian | - | 38 |
| Wrestling | 37 | - |
| Baseball | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 |
| Soccer | - | 27 |
| Softball | - | 22 |
| Golf | 11 | 8 |
| Volleyball | - | 15 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Tennis | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rowing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Lacrosse | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Gymnastics | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
