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South Dakota State University
Scholarship南达科他州立大学
QS —Times —US News #331
South Dakota, USA$20,000/year40% Acceptance Rate
South Dakota State University is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #331. Undergraduate tuition about $20,000/year; acceptance rate about 98%. Care4YA score 46.7.
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Model-estimated46.7/100
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Outcomes
42.2
Resources
37.6
Selectivity
18.3
Affordability
51.8
Methodology vcare4ya-a1
South Dakota State University, a rural research university, offers accessible, welcoming education with a strong focus on STEM and agricultural fields. The institution is a recognized leader in life sciences and agronomy, offering robust programs ranging from Precision Agriculture, Agronomy, and Soil Science to cutting-edge STEM disciplines. Students can pursue rigorous degrees in Data Science, Computer Science, and ACS-certified Chemistry, alongside comprehensive engineering tracks in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. With specialized offerings in Biology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry, SDSU provides hands-on research opportunities and industry-connected training. For the right student, this is a place where practical, science-driven education—bridging foundational life sciences with modern engineering and data analytics—becomes a transformative career launchpad.
U.S. News Rankings
Rank History
Best Global Universities · 2026 #1787
The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.
Graduate Program Rankings
Health
- Pharmacy#38*2026
- Rehabilitation Counseling#60*2026
Science
- Chemistry#191*2026
- Statistics#119*2026
Social Sciences & Humanities
- Sociology#115*2026
* Tied rank.
How to Read These Rankings
Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.
Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.
Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.
Campus location
Marker shows approximate campus location
Deadline
January 5
Intake
September
Living Cost
$16,000
At a Glance
Enrollment
14,131
Undergraduate
12,489
Graduate
1,642
Student–faculty ratio (university)
17:1
6-Year Graduation Rate
61.0%
Retention Rate
83.8%
Avg Net Price / Year
$19,841
Median Earnings
$55,070
International Students
4.2%
Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only
Unclassified
Admission data reference
Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.- TOEFL guideline
- 80
- IELTS guideline
- 6
- SAT mid-50%
- 1060–1240
- Acceptance rate (data)
- 98.3%
- Data source
- CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)
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Requirements
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 80
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
Tuition (USD)
$20,000/year
Tuition (CNY)
¥142,000/year
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