92%
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| Accepted | 4,982 |
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| Declined | + 408 |
| Total Received | 5,390 |
| Name | Location |
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| Creighton University | Omaha, NE |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND |
| Chadron State College | Chadron, NE |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Rapid City, SD |
| University of Nebraska — Kearney | Kearney, NE |
| Northern State University | Aberdeen, SD |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD |
| Concordia College — Moorhead | Moorhead, MN |
| Cairn University | Langhorne, PA |
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South Dakota State University, founded in 1881, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, Honors College, and Graduate School. Its 363-acre campus is located in Brookings, 50 miles from Sioux Falls.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 12,107 |
| Established in | 1881 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • APHE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) |
332-acre campus in Brookings (population: 23,938), 57 miles from Sioux Falls. Branch campuses in Pierre, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Served by air and bus; major airport serves Minneapolis-St. Paul (180 miles); smaller airport serves Sioux Falls.
South Dakota State University
1015 Campanile Avenue, Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007
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| Application fee | $20 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
92%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,982 |
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| Declined | + 408 |
| Total Received | 5,390 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Essay
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
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Shawn Helmbolt
Director-Admissions
P: 800 952-3541
F: 605 688-6891
sdsu.admissions@sdstate.edu
| Tuition | $7,451 |
| Room | $3,832 |
| Board | $4,064 |
| Additional fees | $1,313 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Total | $18,160 |
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Need-based
| Federal | $12,559,835 |
| State | $2,076,455 |
| Institutional | $5,565,495 |
| Other external | $4,774,042 |
| Total | $24,975,827 |
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FAFSA
P: 800 952-3541
F: 605 688-5882
sdsu.finaid@sdstate.edu
Beth Vollan
Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
beth.vollan@sdstate.edu
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Justin Sell (men's)
Athletic Director
email
Kathy Heylens (women's)
Associate Athletic Director
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of Some |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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