South Dakota State University
Brookings, SDPublicRank 1632 of 1,732Traditional rank 1076 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,517 |
| $30–48k | $14,297 |
| $48–75k | $17,811 |
| $75–110k | $19,424 |
| $110k+ | $20,048 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $9,299 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $9,299 |
| Change | $0 (+0.0%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $12,809 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $9,562 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +6.1% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 59% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 83% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 19% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 59% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,133 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$136 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $4,746 | −$2,861 |
| Black Hills State University | $5,158 | −$1,315 |
| Dakota State University | $5,263 | −$721 |
| Northern State University | $5,565 | −$1,117 |
| University of South Dakota | $5,580 | −$1,201 |
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