South Dakota State University competes in NCAA Division I-AA.
| Name | Participants | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 120 | 125 |
| Football | 105 | 0 |
| Golf | 10 | 8 |
| Soccer | 0 | 29 |
| Softball | 0 | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving | 23 | 27 |
| Tennis | 12 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 0 | 13 |
| Wrestling | 33 | 0 |
| Equestrian | 0 | 33 |