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Founded in 1881, South Dakota State University is the state’s Morrill Act land-grant institution as well as its largest, most comprehensive school of higher education.

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student Achievements

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Dean's List5,041
Achievement (Other)46
Student Competition38
Graduation33
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement32
Honor Society13
Scholarship11
President's List6
Research / Grant6
Experiential Learning3
Sports3
Enrollment2
Academic Award2
Honors List1

student Majors

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Not Seeking A Degree2,103
Nursing1,012
Business Economics710
Mechanical Engineering462
Animal Science422
Human Biology375
Pre-Nursing359
Exercise Science328
Psychology326
Aviation290
Construction Management223
Elementary Education217
Agricultural Business215
Civil Engineering212
Pre-Pharmacy197
Computer Science182
Agricultural Science168
General Studies163
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences143
Criminology141
Electrical Engineering133
Exploratory Studies128
Architecture114
Agronomy109
Ag Ed/Communication/Leadership108
Early Childhood Education106
Sport/Recreation Management100
Interior Design95
Accounting92
Biological Sciences89
History88
Graphic Design88
Advertising85
Human Develop/Family Studies81
Counseling/HR Development79
Nutrition/Dietetics78
Biology77
Medical Laboratory Science75
English71
Entrepreneurial Studies70
Political Science68
Respiratory Care66
Music Education66
Mathematics65
Precision Agriculture62
Biochemistry61
Communication Studies61
Pharmaceutical Sciences59
Economics58
Ag & Biosystems Engineering57
Natural Resource Law Enforce57
Data Science55
Concrete Industry Management55
Interdisciplinary Studies54
Ecology/Environmental Science52
Agricultural Systems Tech50
Geography46
Landscape Architecture45
Physical Ed/Teacher Ed45
Plant Science44
Journalism41
Hospitality/Tourism/Event Mgmt37
Theatre33
Studio Art33
Sociology33
Human Dev Family Studies32
Chemistry32
Sport Management31
Operations Management31
Public Relations30
Geographic Information Science30
Veterinary Medicine30
Electronics Engr Technology25
Human Develop/Family Science24
Dairy Production24
Consumer Affairs24
Physics23
Special Education23
Community and Public Health21
Microbiology20
Horticulture20
Consumer Behavior19
Educational Administration19
Conservation Plan/Park Mgmt19
Fashion Studies/Retail Merchan18
Construction Technology17
Music16
Family/Consumer Science Ed16
Biotechnology15
Public Health14
Human Dev Family Services13
Food Science11
Curriculum & Instruction11
Agricultural Education10
Mass Communication10
Health Studies10
Pharmacy10
Global Studies9
Communication/Media Studies8
Healthcare Systems Engineering8
Post Grad Psyc Nurs Practition8
Community/Regional Planning8
Leadership & Mgmt Nonproft Org8
Statistics8
Amer Indian/Indigenous Studies7
Geospatial Science/Engineering7
Chemistry ACS Certified7
Nutrition/Exercise Sciences6
Computation Science/Statistics6
General Engineering6
Wizipan Leader/Sustainability6
Dairy Manufacturing6
Athletic Training5
Grassland Management4
Engineering4
Engineering Technology4
Sport/Rec Administration4
Licensed Practical Nursing4
Spanish4
Human Sciences4
ACS Certified Chemistry4
Gateway to Health Sciences3
Chemistry Education3
Secondary Ed Certification3
Early Education/Care3
Gateway to Agriculture2
Gateway to Teacher Education2
Natural Resource Law Enforcement2
Competency-Based Learning2
Aviation Education1
BSN1
Nursing BSN-PRE1
Interior Architecture & Design1
Pre-Veterinary Medicine1
Business Administration1
Business Economics and accounting1
Conservation Planning and Park Manage...1
German1
Human Development and Family Studies1
Professional Management1
Rural Health1
management1
Phlebotomy1
Agricultural Business Accounting1
Biotechnology Microbiology1
Mathematics - Data Science Specializa...1
Human Development and Family Science ...1
History/Political Science1
Human Biology Microbiology1
Agronomy and Agricultural Science1
Chemistry ACS Certified Biochemistry1
Dual Credit High School1
High School1
Agricultural Science & Horticulture1
Academic Advising1
Pre-Economics1
Political Science Global Studies1
Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary Emphas...1
Animation1
Community Development1
Entrepreneurial Studies & Business Ec...1
Early Child Ed: Birth-Grade 31
Criminal Justice1
Wildlife and Fishers1
Sociology Criminology1
Sport Management & Advertising1
History Education1
Communication1
Respiratory Therapist1
Surgical Technology1
Pre Nursing1
Early Childhood Education (K-8)1
Physics Electrical Engineering1
Ag/Biosystems/Mechanical Engr1
Professional Science1

Student Co-curriculars

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Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club2
Women in Business 1
Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band1
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in A...1
Adopt Brookings1
Track and Field (Women's)1
Cross Country (Women's)1
Women's Rugby Club1
Women's Club Volleyball1
Chi Omega1
Country Swing Dancing Club1
American Indian Student Association1
State A Thon1
Swine Club1
Plant Sciences Graduate Students Asso...1
Dairy Club1
American Society of Civil Engineers1
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps1
Marching Band1

student Work Experience

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South Dakota State University4
Dehaan Equestrian center2
Stoneharp Analytics1
Delta Solutions & Strategies1
Riverside Research Institute1
Albert's Pine Shelter Farms1
Cookie Co1
Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic1
National Bureau of Agricultural Insec...1
Machine Vision and Optical Sensor Lab1
Daily Thread1
Avera Behavioral Health1
South Dakota State University Marketi...1
Berne Wood Fired Pizza1
Mr. Lifters1
Skogan Kitchen1
SafeSplash Swim School1
Syversen Farms & Machinery1
Walmart salesfloor1
Black Hills Works1
Endsley Oaks farm1
Brooksville Veterinary clinic1
Geo Owl1
Community Counseling Services1
Ignite Fueling Innovation1
walmart online grocery1
Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens1
Lifetime1
Crazy Horse Memorial1
Culvers Restuarant1
Daktronics1
Style Encore1
Dry Goods1
nursing home1
Stop and Shop1
Presbyterian Nursing Home1
HyVee1
Pizza Ranch1
State of South Dakota1
Rapid City Regional Hospital1
United States Air Force1
Montana State University Inc.1
Sanford Health1
BAE Systems1
Interim Healthcare1
Scheels All Sports Inc.1
Pro AG Farmers Coop.1
Best Buy1
Suburban Manufacturing Co.1

student Class Years

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20292,432
20262,062
2025383
203045
202441
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