6% of the students at South Dakota State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $22,616 | $26,126 |
| Tuition | $9,299 | $12,809 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $8,054 | $8,054 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Transportation & Other | $4,063 | $4,063 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 90% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 25% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 57% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 65% |
The Fishback Honors College at South Dakota State University offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. An Honors College can be thought of as a school within a school and is offered by many public universities. Check out the program, requirements, cost and then see if this is something that is of interest to you.
South Dakota State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to South Dakota State University was 3.32.
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Animal Sciences, General |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Pharmacy |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Animal Sciences, General |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Pharmacy |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Economics, General |
| Sociology, General |
| General Studies |
| Spanish Language and Literature |
| Graphic Design |