South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University (SDSU) is a public institution in Brookings, South Dakota. It is part of the South Dakota Board of Regents, which operates six campuses throughout the state. SDSU was established in 1881 as the Dakota Agriculture College before South Dakota became a state. The nursing program was established in 1956. The main campus includes the 73,000-square-foot SDSU Wellness Center, which opened in 2008. Students receive a free membership to the Wellness Center. It includes several basketball courts, a competition-size swimming pool, and a rock-climbing wall. SDSU also has a West campus and an East campus. The East campus includes the McCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum with a 20-acre public display.
SDSU offers undergraduate and graduate CCNE-accredited nursing programs. The undergraduate options include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN. Graduate degree programs include MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, and a Ph.D. program. The accelerated program is offered to students who already have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field. It is designed to be completed in 12 months and is offered at both the Aberdeen and Sioux Falls campuses. The traditional BSN program is offered at the Brookings campus and is designed to be completed in two and a half years.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students12,516 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 48 | 286 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 16 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 4 |
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175 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1920 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
91%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 980 to 1260 |
| ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $281/credit | |
| In State Students | $281/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $390/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $356/credit | |
| In State Students | $356/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $647/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,645 | $12,645 | $17,550 |
| ADN | 70 | $19,670 | $19,670 | $27,300 |
| BSN | 125 | $35,125 | $35,125 | $48,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $17,800 | $17,800 | $32,350 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of South Dakota State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 23% | $3,945 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $1,108 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $1,264 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $2,695 |
| Federal Student Loans | 67% | $5,488 |
| Private Loans | 20% | $10,136 |
$18,204
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,626 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,062 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,854 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,766 |
| Over $110,000$20,868 |
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Student Population
10,885
Undergrads
1,631
Graduates
6,657
Women
5,859
Men
72%
Full-time
28%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
84% |
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Non-resident alien |
7% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Dakota state board of nursing.
