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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (SDSU)

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  • Brookings, SD 57007
  • OPEID College Code: 00347100
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  • General Phone: (800) 952-3541
  • President: David L. Chicoine
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 12,376
  • College Alias: SDSU
  • College Mascot: Jackrabbits
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  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
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  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Stem Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,0762,1154,191
Number Granted Admission (%)1,928 (93%)1,989 (94%)3,917 (93%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,043 (54%)1,092 (55%)2,135 (55%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam2,05697%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2026
ACT ® English1925
ACT ® Math1926
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving70%28%23%52%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,296$4,306$991$2,033
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.8%1.1%1.1%
Number in Default442838
Number in Repayment2,3902,3553,402
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,155$5,808$5,373
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,155$5,808$5,373
Out of State Tuition and Fees$7,528$7,128$6,611
Books and Supplies$1,068$1,014$976
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,364$5,154$5,004
Other Expenses$3,608$3,494$3,282
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$16,195$15,470$14,635
In-State$16,195$15,470$14,635
Out of State$17,568$16,790$15,873
Off Campus
In-District$7,223$6,822$6,349
In-State$7,223$6,822$6,349
Out of State$8,596$8,142$7,587
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,223$6,822$6,349
In-State$7,223$6,822$6,349
Out of State$8,596$8,142$7,587
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Economics--3--
Agricultural Mechanization--10--
Agriculture-1011--
Agronomy and Crop Science--30--
Animal Sciences--71102
Dairy Science--10--
Landscaping and Groundskeeping--16--
Plant Sciences---7-
Range Science and Management--6--
Agricultural Business--36--
Horticulture--9--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry--3--
Biology--81175
Microbiology--20--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Hotel Administration--9--
Entrepreneurial Studies-----
 
Communications and Journalism
Journalism--43--
Journalism, Other---7-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer2-8--
 
Education
Agricultural Teacher Education--10--
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services---4-
Curriculum and Instruction---13-
Early Childhood Education--39--
Education Administration---20-
Music Teacher Education--12--
Technical Teacher Education--3--
 
Engineering
Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Bioengineering--7--
Civil Engineering--38--
Computer Software Engineering--4--
Electrical Engineering--23--
Engineering---32-
Engineering Physics-----
Mechanical Engineering--33--
 
Engineering Technology
Construction Engineering Technology--45--
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology--23--
Engineering and Industrial Management--89-
Industrial Safety Technology-----
Manufacturing Technology--22--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--248-
Speech--26--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management--12--
Consumer Economics--54--
Family Resource Management Studies--718-
Human Development and Family Studies--43--
Nutrition and Wellness Studies--9--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature--1--
German Language and Literature-----
Spanish Language and Literature--27--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training--14--
Clinical Laboratory Science--10--
Family Practice Nurse1----
Nursing--31130-
Nursing Science----2
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design--67-2
Pharmacy----60
 
History
History--32--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies--10--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-14---
Liberal Arts--42--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Computational Mathematics-----
Mathematics--222-
Statistics---2-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-----
Natural Resources Management and Policy--9--
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management--5185
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--1014
Physics--2--
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology---52-
Psychology--50--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--1722-
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other--29--
Parks and Recreation--3--
Parks and Recreation Management--13--
 
Social Sciences
Economics--1014-
Geography--165-
Geography, Other1-8--
Political Science--11--
Sociology--5814
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Aviation-----
Aviation and Airway Management--6--
Flight Instructor--8--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design--20--
Interior Design--14--
Music--2--
Music Management and Merchandising--1--
Visual and Performing Arts--5--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 12,376
    • Undergraduate: 10,794 Graduate: 1,582
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 5,842 Female: 6,534
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 5,143 Female: 5,651
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 699 Female: 883
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 9,084 Part-Time: 3,292
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,579 Part-Time: 2,215
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 505 Part-Time: 1,077
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien4554%
American Indian2492%
Black1341%
Asian1271%
Hispanic1120.9%
White10,53085%
Unknown7696%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18450.4%
Ages 18-193,42628%
Ages 20-213,50028%
Ages 22-242,64421%
Ages 25-291,37111%
Ages 30-345985%
Ages 35-392942%
Ages 40-493393%
Ages 50-651521%
Age Over 6550.04%
Age Unknown20.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,2451,813432
Faculty Status765663102
Tenured Faculty3173098
Graduate Assistants550-550
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service813608205
Primarily Instruction679476203
Primarily Research9595-
Primarily Public Service3737-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1951896
Other Professionals55450450
Technical and/or Paraprofessional683512171
Clerical And Secretarial34427470
Skilled Crafts68662
Service and/or Maintenance18912861
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,555 (375)$63,629 (201)$54,850 (174)
Professor$78,176 (89)$79,122 (59)$76,316 (30)
Associate Professor$64,810 (77)$65,223 (53)$63,898 (24)
Assistant Professor$56,297 (107)$57,382 (58)$55,013 (49)
Instructor$43,035 (98)$44,031 (28)$42,636 (70)
Lecturer$35,988 (4)$34,426 (3)$40,673 (1)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$90,008 (101)$90,487 (67)$89,065 (34)
Professor$99,078 (58)$98,998 (42)$99,290 (16)
Associate Professor$87,128 (18)$84,182 (12)$93,019 (6)
Assistant Professor$77,865 (18)$73,630 (9)$82,101 (9)
Instructor$56,307 (6)$57,968 (4)$52,985 (2)
Lecturer$36,566 (1)- (-)$36,566 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,545 (476)$66,231 (268)$57,796 (208)
Professor$79,316 (147)$79,903 (101)$78,028 (46)
Associate Professor$66,037 (95)$65,898 (65)$66,340 (30)
Assistant Professor$57,365 (125)$57,767 (67)$56,900 (58)
Instructor$43,210 (104)$44,456 (32)$42,656 (72)
Lecturer$34,774 (5)$34,426 (3)$35,296 (2)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,665,059$1,377,704$1,287,355
Ratio (%)100%52%48%
 
Participants
All Athletes604305299
Unduplicated Athletes484254230
Baseball3030-
Basketball341717
All Track Combined21590125
Football9797-
Golf18108
Soccer28-28
Softball19-19
Swimming and Diving552629
Tennis221111
Volleyball16-16
Wrestling2424-
Equestrian46-46
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$54,162$49,912
Assistant Coaches-$19,557$18,963
 
Coaches
All Coaches683533
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
All Track Combined1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
Wrestling44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Equestrian4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students53%
 
By Gender
Male53%
Female54%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian25%
Black-
Asian23%
Hispanic58%
White55%
Unknown37%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less21%
5 Years47%
6 Years52%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related1411
Liquor Related79140
On Campus
Drug Related1423
Liquor Related170239
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary72
Arson-2
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault-4
Burglary197
Vehicle Theft11
Arson-3
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