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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: (605) 688-4151
- President: David L. Chicoine
- Website: www3.sdstate.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 11,645
- College Alias: SDSU
- College Mascot: Jackrabbits

Basic Information
- Student Services
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SDSU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www3.sdstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Professional Degree 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,865 | 1,873 | 3,738 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,743 (93%) | 1,776 (95%) | 3,519 (94%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,022 (59%) | 1,000 (56%) | 2,022 (57%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,965 | 98% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SDSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 29% | 48% | 58% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,802 | $3,721 | $1,939 | $1,765 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 38 | 26 | 23 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,402 | 2,559 | 2,160 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,373 | $5,052 | $4,731 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,611 | $6,243 | $9,719 |
| Books and Supplies | $976 | $936 | $896 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,240 | $5,029 | $4,252 |
| Other Expenses | $3,282 | $3,150 | $3,382 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,871 | $14,167 | $13,261 |
| Out of State | $16,109 | $15,358 | $18,249 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,349 | $5,988 | $5,627 |
| Out of State | $7,587 | $7,179 | $10,615 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,349 | $5,988 | $5,627 |
| Out of State | $7,587 | $7,179 | $10,615 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Pharmacy School | $10,350 | $16,822 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,645 Undergraduate: 10,257 Graduate: 1,266 Professional: 122
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,541 Female: 6,104
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,960 Female: 5,297
- Graduate Gender Male: 539 Female: 727
- Professional Gender Male: 42 Female: 80
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,522 Part-Time: 3,123
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,175 Part-Time: 2,082
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 225 Part-Time: 1,041
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 122 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 286 | 2% |
| American Indian | 234 | 2% |
| Black | 114 | 1% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 0.8% |
| White | 10,194 | 88% |
| Unknown | 624 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,017 | 9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,149 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,090 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,104 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,083 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 445 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 269 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 326 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 161 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,000 | 1,676 | 324 |
| Faculty Status | 768 | 590 | 178 |
| Tenured Faculty | 256 | 254 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 450 | - | 450 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 752 | 574 | 178 |
| Primarily Instruction | 671 | 493 | 178 |
| Primarily Research | 56 | 56 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 25 | 25 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 113 | 111 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 496 | 471 | 25 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 639 | 520 | 119 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 285 | 265 | 20 |
| Skilled Crafts | 19 | 19 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 273 | 181 | 92 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,231 (370) | $61,407 (200) | $52,319 (170) |
| Professor | $73,820 (89) | $74,412 (63) | $72,384 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $63,384 (71) | $65,000 (40) | $61,298 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,745 (97) | $55,250 (64) | $53,764 (33) |
| Instructor | $42,849 (107) | $44,161 (33) | $42,264 (74) |
| Lecturer | $35,044 (6) | - (-) | $35,044 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,365 (123) | $81,683 (85) | $83,890 (38) |
| Professor | $92,491 (64) | $91,410 (45) | $95,050 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $78,794 (26) | $77,286 (17) | $81,644 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,685 (24) | $70,589 (16) | $70,877 (8) |
| Instructor | $54,963 (7) | $56,555 (6) | $45,411 (1) |
| Lecturer | $40,825 (2) | $47,000 (1) | $34,650 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,766 (493) | $63,025 (285) | $55,300 (208) |
| Professor | $74,596 (153) | $74,570 (108) | $74,658 (45) |
| Associate Professor | $63,675 (97) | $64,474 (57) | $62,536 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,358 (121) | $55,751 (80) | $54,589 (41) |
| Instructor | $42,979 (114) | $44,486 (39) | $42,196 (75) |
| Lecturer | $34,634 (8) | $38,455 (1) | $34,088 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,275,565 | $1,182,587 | $1,092,978 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 555 | 282 | 273 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 555 | 282 | 273 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 196 | 83 | 113 |
| Football | 91 | 91 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Soccer | 28 | - | 28 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 44 | 18 | 26 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Wrestling | 24 | 24 | - |
| Equestrian | 44 | - | 44 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $50,210 | $46,479 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $15,884 | $15,213 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 63 | 37 | 26 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 15 | 15 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 14 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Equestrian | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 53% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 52% |
| Female | 54% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 20% |
| Asian | 30% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White | 54% |
| Unknown | 48% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 21% |
| 5 Years | 46% |
| 6 Years | 51% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 28 | 47 |
| Liquor Related | 239 | 220 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 25 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 140 | 75 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Arson | 3 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | - |
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