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South Dakota State University, or SDSU, is the largest university in the state of South Dakota. It was established in 1881 and is specially recognized for its academic programs in agriculture, engineering, nursing, pharmacy and liberal arts. The campus is totals over 250 acres. SDSU awards bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees, through the following academic divisions:
South Dakota State University's athletic mascot is the jackrabbit and their sports teams are known as the Jacks.
The main campus of South Dakota State is in Brookings, SD (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. South Dakota State offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, animal science and care, and conservation and resource management.
South Dakota State does not accept everyone who applies. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
South Dakota State offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school had 11,645 enrolled students.
South Dakota State makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Gateway Football Conference and Mid-Continent Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007-1898
General Phone: (605) 688-4151
http://www3.sdstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 351 | economics, sociology, history, English, liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, geography, general studies, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 271 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing science |
| Engineering | 151 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, bioengineering, electrical engineering, engineering management, engineering physics |
| Science | 144 | biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics |
| Medicine | 114 | pharmaceutics and drug design, pharmacy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 112 | health and physical education, health and fitness, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies, parks and recreation management |
| Education And Teaching | 109 | early childhood education, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, technical teaching, agricultural teaching, music teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 92 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 82 | consumer economics, family studies, family resource management, food and nutrition |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 71 | agronomy, landscaping, applied horticulture, range management, plant sciences |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 70 | wildlife management, natural resources management, environmental science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 67 | agricultural operations, agriculture, agricultural mechanization, agricultural economics |
| Animal Science And Care | 64 | animal science, dairy science |
| Engineering Technician | 58 | construction engineering tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, industrial safety tech |
| Media | 49 | journalism, journalism courses |
| Mathematics | 28 | mathematics, computational mathematics |
| Design | 27 | graphic design, interior design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer and info science, software engineering |
| Medical Support And Technology | 13 | clinical lab tech |
| Hospitality | 12 | hotel management |
| Construction Trades | 12 | apparel and textile marketing |
| Art Studies | 7 | visual and performing arts |
| Music | 4 | music, music management |
Number of programs and degrees for South Dakota State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,535 | 67 |
| Master's degree | 287 | 19 |
| First-professional degree | 54 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 22 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, South Dakota State had a total enrollment of 11,645 students (9,739 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
South Dakota State offers campus housing for 3,643 of its 9,739 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Brookings, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,738 | 3,519 | 94% | 2,022 | 57% |
| Men | 1,865 | 1,743 | 93% | 1,022 | 59% |
| Women | 1,873 | 1,776 | 95% | 1,000 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,373 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,611 |
| Room and board | $ 5,240 |
| Room charge | $ 2,348 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,892 |
| Books and supplies | $ 976 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,282 |
Financial Aid:
South Dakota State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 347100)
South Dakota State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 172 | 72 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 92 | 34 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 80 | 124 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 45 | $91,410 | 19 | $95,050 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 17 | $77,286 | 9 | $81,644 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 16 | $70,589 | 8 | $70,877 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $56,555 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 85 | $81,683 | 38 | $83,890 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 63 | $74,412 | 26 | $72,384 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $65,000 | 31 | $61,298 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 64 | $55,250 | 33 | $53,764 |
| Instructor | academic year | 33 | $44,161 | 74 | $42,264 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 6 | $35,044 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 200 | $61,407 | 170 | $52,319 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gateway Football Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 174 | 123 | 297 |
| Football | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Track | 18 | 23 | 41 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 88 | 121 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Dairy Science
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Music Teacher Education
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Consumer Economics
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Sciences, General
Range Science and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Journalism, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Dakota State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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