Majors in Demand:​
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Aviation Education
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Biology
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Biotechnology
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Civil Engineering
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Computer Science
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Chemistry
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Economics with Business Specialization
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Entrepreneurial Studies
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Electrical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Psychology
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Sociology
Good to know
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South Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university in Brookings, South Dakota. Founded in 1881, it is the state's largest and most comprehensive university and the oldest continually-operating university in South Dakota. SDSU is consistently one of the lowest priced, nationally ranked universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s National University Rankings. South Dakota State offers over 180 programs at the Undergraduate (Bachelor’s), Master’s, and PhD level and has professional program in Pharmacy and Nursing.
Location
Brooking, South Dakota
Rural Setting
Personal Statement
Not required
Rankings
288
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(National Universities)
(QS World Rankings)
Application Method(s)
CGPA
2.0
Enrollment
9,976
Acceptance Rate
89%
English Proficiency
As for the TOEFL/IELTS waiver – if a student has gotten a C or better on English Composition I
61
Scholarships
SAT / ACT
Not Required
Fees
$22,371
Total
TOEFL iBT
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5.5
$12,809 / $9,562
Tuition / Living
IELTS
90
Deadlines
DET
November 15
Representative
Spring
June 15
Fall
Study Plan
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer
Science
Civil
Engineering
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Business Economics (BS)
Business Economics (BA)
Psychology (BS)
Psychology (BA)
Economics (BS)
Economics (BA)
Communication Studies (BS)
Communication Studies (BA)
updated: February 2024