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South Dakota State University Computer Science Programs

South Dakota State University is a public institution located in Brookings, SD. A Remote Town provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

South Dakota State University Rankings

South Dakota State University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#33 of 66	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#234 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is South Dakota State University?

Contact information for South Dakota State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1004 Campanile Ave, Brookings, SD 57007-1898
Phone:	8009523541
Website:	www.sdstate.edu/
Admissions:	www.sdstate.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.sdstate.edu/admissions/office-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into South Dakota State University?

You can apply to South Dakota State University online at: https://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/apply-now

South Dakota State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for South Dakota State University

Here’s what South Dakota State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into South Dakota State University?

South Dakota State University maintains an acceptance rate of 98%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 34% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 75% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at South Dakota State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 610. Math scores were between 530 and 630.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1060 to 1240. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at South Dakota State University ranged between 19 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at South Dakota State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,598	3,526	98%
Women	3,689	3,640	99%

Can I Afford South Dakota State University?

The average net price after aid at South Dakota State University is $18,219. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,773
In-State Fees	$1,526
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,283
Out-of-State Fees	$1,526
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,299
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$12,809

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at South Dakota State University receive some form of financial aid (2,207 students).

Nearly 66% of students at South Dakota State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,191 per student.

17% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,117.

Student Loan Debt

43% of South Dakota State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,388 per year.

South Dakota State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,773 students enrolled at South Dakota State University. South Dakota State University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,798 undergraduate students at South Dakota State University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of South Dakota State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	114
Black or African American	123
Hispanic	263
White	7,355
American Indian/Alaska Native	96
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	202
Non-Resident	325

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at South Dakota State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Dakota	1,234
Minnesota	546
Iowa	231
Nebraska	114
Wisconsin	42

Additionally, approximately 3.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

South Dakota State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,321 of South Dakota State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at South Dakota State University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of South Dakota State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	19
Black or African American	11
Hispanic	40
White	774
American Indian/Alaska Native	18
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	17
Non-Resident	421

Online Learning at South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

3,831 undergraduate students at South Dakota State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,980 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 197 students took at least one online class and 320 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at South Dakota State University

Below are the computer science degree programs are offered by South Dakota State University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	11	1	—	12

Academic Programs at South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

South Dakota State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.