South Dakota State University
Founded in 1881, SDSU is a comprehensive land-grant institution, serving the people of the state through academic programs, research and extension. SDSU offers the greatest selection of academic programs in the state with more than 200 majors, minors and specializations. SDSU is located in Brookings, a progressive, friendly community that provides students in a safe, comfortable environment. A wide variety of athletic, social, and cultural activities are available on campus and in the community, including the South Dakota Art Museum and SDSU athletics. The learning environment at SDSU extends beyond the traditional classroom with exceptional hands-on learning opportunities, The Performing Arts Center, Raven Precision Agriculture facility, a new engineering complex, new residence halls, Student Union expansion, and state-of-the-art Wellness Center are recent additions to the excellent facilities at SDSU.
WUE-Eligible Programs
- Accounting (Bachelor's)
- Advertising (Bachelor's)
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (Bachelor's)
- Agricultural Business (Bachelor's)
- Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership - Agricultural Education (Bachelor's)
- Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership - Communication (Bachelor's)
- Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership - Leadership (Bachelor's)
- Agricultural Science (Bachelor's)
- Agricultural Science (Associate's)
- Agricultural Systems Technology (Bachelor's)
- Agronomy (Bachelor's)
- American Civic Traditions (Certificate)
- American Indian and Indigenous Studies (Bachelor's)
- Animal Science - Food Animal Health (Bachelor's)
- Animal Science - Industry Relations (Bachelor's)
- Animal Science - Production Management (Bachelor's)
- Animal Science - Science (Bachelor's)
- Animation (Certificate)
- Architecture (Bachelor's)
- Art History (Certificate)
- Aviation - Aviation Education (Bachelor's)
- Aviation - Aviation Maintenance Management (Bachelor's)
- Basic French Language Proficiency (Certificate)
- Basic German Language Proficiency (Certificate)
- Basic Oceti Sakowin Language (Certificate)
- Basic Spanish Language Proficiency (Certificate)
- Biochemistry (Bachelor's)
- Biology (Bachelor's)
- Biology - Secondary Education (Bachelor's)
- Bioprocessing Sciences (Certificate)
- Biotechnology (Bachelor's)
- Business Economics (Bachelor's)
- Ceramics (Certificate)
- Chemistry - ACS Certified (Bachelor's)
- Chemistry Education (Bachelor's)
- Civil Engineering (Bachelor's)
- Communication Studies (Bachelor's)
- Communication Studies - Speech Education (Bachelor's)
- Community and Public Health (Bachelor's)
- Community and Regional Planning (Bachelor's)
- Computer Science (Bachelor's)
- Concrete Industry Management (Bachelor's)
- Conservation Planning and Park Management (Bachelor's)
- Conservation Planning and Park Management - Park Administration and Management (Bachelor's)
- Construction Management (Bachelor's)
- Construction Technology (Associate's)
- Consumer Affairs - Consumer Services Management (Bachelor's)
- Consumer Affairs - Family Financial Management (Bachelor's)
- Criminology (Bachelor's)
- Dairy Manufacturing (Bachelor's)
- Dairy Manufacturing - Microbiology (Bachelor's)
- Dairy Production (Bachelor's)
- Data Science (Bachelor's)
- Data Science (Associate's)
- Early Childhood Education - Birth to Age 8 (Bachelor's)
- Ecology and Environmental Science (Bachelor's)
- Ecology and Environmental Science - Rangeland Ecology and Management (Bachelor's)
- Economics (Bachelor's)
- Economics - Agricultural Economics (Bachelor's)
- Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's)
- Electronics Engineering Technology (Bachelor's)
- Elementary Education (Bachelor's)
- Engineering Graphics (Certificate)
- Engineering Technology (Associate's)
- English (Bachelor's)
- English - English Education (Bachelor's)
- English - Writing (Bachelor's)
- Entrepreneurial Studies (Bachelor's)
- Exercise Science (Bachelor's)
- Exploratory Studies - Agriculture and Natural Sciences (No Degree)
- Exploratory Studies - Education, Social Sciences and Management (No Degree)
- Exploratory Studies - Engineering, Technology and Math (No Degree)
- Exploratory Studies - Health Science (No Degree)
- Exploratory Studies - Humanities, Fine Arts and Design (No Degree)
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education (Bachelor's)
- Fashion Studies and Retail Merchandising (Bachelor's)
- Food Science (Bachelor's)
- French Studies (Bachelor's)
- French Studies - Teaching (Bachelor's)
- Gateway to Teacher Education (Certificate)
- General Studies (Bachelor's)
- General Studies (Associate's)
- Geographic Information Sciences (Certificate)
- Geographic Information Sciences (Bachelor's)
- Geography (Bachelor's)
- German (Bachelor's)
- German - Teaching (Bachelor's)
- Global Studies (Bachelor's)
- Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Graphic Design (Bachelor's)
- History (Bachelor's)
- History - Teaching (Bachelor's)
- Horticulture (Bachelor's)
- Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management (Bachelor's)
- Human Biology (Bachelor's)
- Human Development and Family Services (Associate's)
- Human Development and Family Studies (Bachelor's)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
- Interior Design (Bachelor's)
- Journalism (Bachelor's)
- Landscape Architecture (Bachelor's)
- Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organization (Bachelor's)
- Livestock and Animal Products Evaluation (Certificate)
- Lobbying and Government Advocacy (Certificate)
- Mathematics (Bachelor's)
- Mathematics - Data Science (Bachelor's)
- Mathematics - Teaching (Bachelor's)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
- Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace Engineering (Bachelor's)
- Medical Laboratory Science (Bachelor's)
- Medical Laboratory Science - Accelerated Program (Bachelor's)
- Medical Laboratory Science - Upward Mobility Program (Bachelor's)
- Microbiology (Bachelor's)
- Music - Music Entrepreneurship (Bachelor's)
- Music - Music Studies (Bachelor's)
- Music Education (Bachelor's)
- Natural Resource Law Enforcement (Bachelor's)
- New Product and Venture Development (Certificate)
- Nursing (Bachelor's)
- Nursing - Accelerated Program (Bachelor's)
- Nursing - RN to BSN Program (Bachelor's)
- Nutrition and Dietetics (Bachelor's)
- Operations Management (Bachelor's)
- Painting (Certificate)
- Pharmacology (Certificate)
- Phlebotomy (Certificate)
- Physical Education Teacher Education (Bachelor's)
- Physics (Bachelor's)
- Physics - Science Teaching (Bachelor's)
- Political Science (Bachelor's)
- Pre-Athletic Training (No Degree)
- Pre-Chiropractic (No Degree)
- Pre-Construction Planning (Certificate)
- Pre-Dental (No Degree)
- Pre-Genetic Counseling (No Degree)
- Pre-Law (No Degree)
- Pre-Medicine (No Degree)
- Pre-Ministerial (No Degree)
- Pre-Mortuary (No Degree)
- Pre-Occupational Therapy (No Degree)
- Pre-Optometry (No Degree)
- Pre-Physical Therapy (No Degree)
- Pre-Physician Assistant (No Degree)
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine (No Degree)
- Precision Agriculture (Bachelor's)
- Printmaking (Certificate)
- Production and Service of Wine, Beer and Spirits (Certificate)
- Psychology (Bachelor's)
- Psychology - Teaching (Bachelor's)
- Public Relations (Bachelor's)
- Public Service (Certificate)
- Respiratory Care (Associate's)
- Respiratory Care (Bachelor's)
- Sculpture (Certificate)
- Secondary Education Certification (Certificate)
- Sociology (Bachelor's)
- Sociology (Associate's)
- Sociology - Teaching (Bachelor's)
- Spanish (Bachelor's)
- Spanish - Teaching (Bachelor's)
- Special Education (Bachelor's)
- Sport and Recreation Management (Bachelor's)
- Studio Art - Art Education (Bachelor's)
- Studio Art - Ceramics (Bachelor's)
- Studio Art - Painting (Bachelor's)
- Studio Art - Printmaking (Bachelor's)
- Studio Art - Sculpture (Bachelor's)
- Theatre (Bachelor's)
- Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (Certificate)
- Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (Bachelor's)
- Wizipan Leadership and Sustainability (Certificate)
- Workplace Intercultural Competence (Certificate)
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Supplimentary Information
Tuition
- Through WUE You'd Save: $0
- WUE: $11,283
- Resident: $7,773
- Nonresident: $11,283
NOTE: Estimated tuition rates and savings shown are per academic year and are from WICHE’s most recent Tuition & Fees Report for 2023-2024. Fees are additional.
IMPORTANT: Verify full estimated cost of attendance with the institution’s bursar, admissions, financial aid or graduate admissions (for WRGP) office. Tuition rates for more specialized undergraduate/graduate programs may be much higher than the tuition rate for standard programs. To receive the discounted tuition rate, program must be WUE- or WRGP-eligible. You must apply by the school’s deadlines and meet their academic eligibility and residency requirements.
WUE Admissions Info*
- WUE Rate for Transfers: Yes, all majors
- Majors Avail. Online at WUE Rate: Varies by major
*Requirements may vary by major
Quick Facts
- Located in: Brookings, South Dakota
- Type: 4-Year Public
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Interstate Passport Member: Yes