by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 9,976 undergraduates in 2020, South Dakota State is a large, public university located in Brookings, South Dakota. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, South Dakota State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by South Dakota State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our South Dakota State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at South Dakota State. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit South Dakota State Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", South Dakota State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit South Dakota State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our South Dakota State for Veterans Guide.
South Dakota State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
South Dakota State has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,976 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,788 (78.1%). Part-time attendance was 2,188 (21.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 7,788 | 2,188 | 9,976 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, South Dakota State is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank South Dakota State #1114 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at South Dakota State by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the South Dakota State Diversity Guide.
South Dakota State has a total of 585 student athletes, 306 men and 279 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $12,954,268 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $12,954,268 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to South Dakota State University Athletics