SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY.........is one of the best and cheapest state universities in USA for INTERNATION STUDENTS.
www.sdstate.edu

Entrance Difficulty

Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation	High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program	College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Foreign Language
Social Studies	3
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Exam		Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	September 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
Use of SAT/ACT Essay	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address	PO Box 2201
City, State, Zip	Brookings, SD  57007
Phone	(605) 688-4121
Fax	(605) 688-6384
E-mail	sdsu.admissions@sdstate.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission Deadline	Rolling
Application Fee	$20
Application Fee Waiver	Not available
Regular Admission Notification	Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission	No set date
Waiting List Used	No
Defer Admission	Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission	Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered	No
Early Decision Deadline
Early Decision Notification
Early Action Offered	No
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification

Application Form

Common Application	Not accepted
Universal College Application	Not accepted
Electronic Application	Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview	Not required
Essay or Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Other
Financial Need	Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record		X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank	X
Recommendations			X
Essay				X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities				X
Volunteer Work				X
Particular Talent/Ability				X
Character/Personal Qualities				X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Overall Admission Rate	92% of 4,673 applicants were admitted
Women	93% of 2,443 applicants were admitted
Men	92% of 2,230 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled	2,241 (52%) of 4,313 admitted students enrolled
Women	1,150 (51%) of 2,271 admitted students enrolled
Men	1,091 (53%) of 2,042 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate
Early Action Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA	3.34
3.75 and Above	27%
3.50 - 3.74	18%
3.25 - 3.49	17%
3.00 - 3.24	14%
2.50 - 2.99	17%
2.00 - 2.49	6%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math	Not reported
Score of 700 - 800	Not reported
Score of 600 - 700	Not reported
Score of 500 - 600	Not reported
Score of 400 - 500	Not reported
Score of 300 - 400	Not reported
Score of 200 - 300	Not reported
SAT Critical Reading	Not reported
Score of 700 - 800	Not reported
Score of 600 - 700	Not reported
Score of 500 - 600	Not reported
Score of 400 - 500	Not reported
Score of 300 - 400	Not reported
Score of 200 - 300	Not reported
SAT Writing	Not reported
Score of 700 - 800	Not reported
Score of 600 - 700	Not reported
Score of 500 - 600	Not reported
Score of 400 - 500	Not reported
Score of 300 - 400	Not reported
Score of 200 - 300	Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite	23 average 19-25 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36	5%
Score of 24 - 29	42%
Score of 18 - 23	48%
Score of 12 - 17	5%
Score of 6 - 11	0%
Score of 5 or Below	0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank	Top tenth: 15% Top quarter: 24% Top half: 71% Bottom half: 29%
National Merit Scholar	0%
Valedictorian	11%
Class President	Not reported
Student Government Officer	Not reported

TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance	In-state: $18,642 Out-of-state: $20,588
Tuition and Fees	In-state: $7,404 Out-of-state: $9,350
Room and Board	$6,466
Books and Supplies	$1,100
Other Expenses	$3,672
Payment Plans	Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company

LOCATED IN BROOKINGS.....It is one of the best universities for students wishing to study in USA

ACADEMICS:

Undergraduate Majors

Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Agricultural Communication/Journalism Agricultural Economics Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Mechanization, General Agricultural Teacher Education Agriculture, General Agronomy and Crop Science Animal Sciences, General Apparel and Textile Marketing Management Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General Architecture Athletic Training/Trainer Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biotechnology Chemistry, General Civil Engineering, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Computer Software Engineering Computer and Information Sciences, General Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Consumer Economics Dairy Science Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Engineering/Industrial Management English Language and Literature, General Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Studies Family Resource Management Studies, General Flight Instructor Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General French Language and Literature

Geography Geography, Other German Language and Literature Graphic Design Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other History, General Hotel/Motel Administration/Management Human Development and Family Studies, General Industrial Safety Technology/Technician Interior Design International/Global Studies Journalism Landscaping and Groundskeeping Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Microbiology, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music Management Music Teacher Education Music, General Natural Resources Management and Policy Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General Pharmaceutics and Drug Design Pharmacy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Range Science and Management Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Rhetoric and Composition Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Technical Teacher Education Visual and Performing Arts, General Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management