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South Dakota State University

Q: Do you have to live on campus at South Dakota State University?

Living on campus offers many advantages and has been proven to enhance students' success, which is why South Dakota State University has a two-year live-on requirement.

Q: Is South Dakota State University a party school?

South Dakota State University is the number one party school in the state of South Dakota.

Q: Does South Dakota State University offer dorms?

South Dakota State University has 13 residential homes and apartments that are both dorm styles and apartment styles.

Q: What is the minimum GPA required for admission to South Dakota State University?

A minimum high school GPA of 3.49 is required for admission to South Dakota State University.

Dakota, United States

Public | Estd. 1881

Fall, Spring

Intakes

88.9%

Acceptance Rate

17:1

Student: Teacher Ratio

About the University

History, Affiliations and Rankings

South Dakota State University (SDSU) was founded as a land-grant Agriculture College in 1881 and received university status in 1964. Located in Brookings, the South Dakota State University is the largest and most comprehensive educational institution in the state. It is a member of space grant colleges. SDSU is ranked 196th in the record 312 schools in Sierra magazine's 14th annual Cool Schools ranking. The College of Nursing of ADSU is ranked 13th in the College Factual’s Best Value Nursing Schools 2021. It is recognized among the top 5% of the colleges that offer the best bachelor’s degree in nursing. It also ranked Ranked 272nd in National Universities in 2020 by US News, 241th in Top Performers on Social Mobility in 2020 by US News, ranked 135th in top Public Schools in 2020 by US News, 471 among 4,300 institutions in Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges 2019, 40th in Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences in America by Niche in 2020, 117th in Best College Athletics in America by Niche in 2020.

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BS in Mechanical Engineering

USD 11,538/year

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48 Months

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IELTS: 6.5

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MS in Mechanical Engineering	24 Months	₹12,474
BS in Electrical Engineering	48 Months	₹11,538
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Is South Dakota State University a prestigious university?

South Dakota State University ranked 272nd in National Universities in 2020 by US News, 241th in Top Performers on Social Mobility in 2020 by US News, ranked 135th in top Public Schools in 2020 by US News, 471 among 4,300 institutions in Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges 2019, 40th in Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences in America by Niche in 2020, 117th in Best College Athletics in America by Niche in 2020.

Do you have to live on campus at South Dakota State University?

Is South Dakota State University a party school?

Does South Dakota State University offer dorms?

What is the minimum GPA required for admission to South Dakota State University?

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