Overview
South Dakota State University is a public institution that was founded in 1881. Its setting is city, and the campus size is 401 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. South Dakota State Universitys ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #296. South Dakota State University is a land-grant university founded under the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act. This land-grant heritage and mission has led the university to place a special focus on academic programs in agriculture, engineering, nursing, and pharmacy, as well as liberal arts.
Regional / National Accreditation
USA - Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Professional Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) USA - ABET - Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology USA-Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)



Special Documents: Arizona State University Student Data Form
I-20 Issuance
After accepting admission offer, submit Bank Certificate and financial form to the University

Evaluation Updates
The University will send email updates for pending documents, pending information and evaluation decisions directly to the Student or to the Agency - AS AND WHEN AN UPDATE OR A DECISION IS AVAILALE. Student must keep Agents informed of any such emails.

Deferment Process
University will defer application and reassess their decision to admit or not. You may be asked for financial documents again.

Admission Criteria
  Freshman Transfer
GPA 3 3
TOEFL 61 61
IELTS 6 6
Duolingo 90 90
PTE 44 44
SAT 950 950
ACT 18 18
ESL N/A N/A
 
Notes
Inquiry Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Scholarship Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
ESL Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
GRE/GMAT Notes :
Master of Science
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Arts
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Engineering
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
12 + 3 Accepted Notes :
Master of Science
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Arts
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Engineering
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Programs
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Advertising
  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Education-Communication & Leadership - Communication Specialization
  • Agricultural Science
  • Agronomy
  • Animal Science - Food Animal Health Specialization
  • Animal Science - Science Specialization
  • Aviation - Aviation Education Specialization
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology - Secondary Education Specialization
  • Business Economics
  • Chemistry Education
  • Communication Studies
  • Community & Public Health
  • Computer Science
  • Conservation Planning & Park Management
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Affairs - Family Financial Management Specialization
  • Dairy Manufacturing
  • Dairy Production
  • Early Childhood Education - Birth to 8 Specialization
  • Ecology & Environmental Science
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Elementary Education
  • English - English Education Specialization
  • Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Family & Consumer Sciences Education
  • Food Science
  • French Studies - Teaching Specialization
  • Geographic Information Sciences
  • German
  • Global Studies
  • History
  • Horticulture
  • Human biology
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • JOURNALISM
  • Leadership & Management of Nonprofit Organizations
  • Mathematics - Teaching Specialization
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Music - Music Studies Specialization
  • Natural Resource Law Enforcement
  • Nursing (B.S.N.)-RN to B.S.N.
  • Operations Management
  • Physical Education Teacher Education
  • Physics - Science Teaching Specialization
  • Precision Agriculture
  • Psychology - Teaching Specialization
  • RESPIRATORY CARE
  • Sociology - Teaching Specialization
  • Spanish - Teaching Specialization
  • Sport & Recreation Management
  • Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Ceramics Specialization
  • Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Printmaking Specialization
  • Theatre
  • Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
  • Agricultural Education-Communication & Leadership - Agricultural Education Specialization
  • Agricultural Education-Communication & Leadership - Leadership Specialization
  • Agricultural Systems Technology
  • American Indian & Indigenous Studies
  • Animal Science - Production Management Specialization
  • Architecture
  • Aviation - Aviation Maintenance Management Specialization
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication Studies - Speech Education Specialization
  • Community & Regional Planning
  • Concrete Industry Management
  • Conservation Planning & Park Management - Park Administration & Management Specialization
  • Consumer Affairs - Consumer Services Management Specialization
  • Criminology
  • Dairy Manufacturing - Microbiology Specialization
  • Data Science
  • Early Education & Care
  • Ecology & Environmental Science - Rangeland Ecology & Management Specialization
  • Economics - Agricultural Economics Specialization
  • Electronics Engineering Technology
  • English
  • English - Writing Specialization
  • Exercise Science
  • Fashion Studies & Retail Merchandising
  • French Studies
  • General Studies (B.G.S.)
  • Geography
  • German - Teaching Specialization
  • Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
  • History - Teaching Specialization
  • Hospitality and Tourism & Event Management
  • Human Development & Family Studies
  • Interior Design (B.F.A.)
  • Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics - Data Science Specialization
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Music - Music Entrepreneurship Specialization
  • Music Education
  • Nursing (B.S.N.)
  • Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences /Pharmacy (Pharm.D.
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Art Education Specialization
  • Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Painting Specialization
  • Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Sculpture Specialization
  • Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences