South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota

Located in Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.sdstate.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Online degrees:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:No
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students

1,107 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:7,691
Undergrad students over 25 years old:625
Pell Grant students:1,597
Online and distance education undergrad students:564

Part-time students

13%
Students over 25 years old

6%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$259

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid

$18,233

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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences(1)
Education(1)
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(1)
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(2)

Psychology(1)
Social Sciences(2)
Health Professions and Related Programs(2)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:53%
Graduation rate for part-time students:23%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

142 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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