South Dakota State University

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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 List5,974
Achievement (Other)78
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement53
Graduation40
Student Competition25
Research / Grant22
Honor Society22
Scholarship17
Experiential Learning12
President's List8
Sports7
Enrollment3
Club or Organization2
Academic competition2
Community Service2
Leadership1
Internship1
Academic Award1
Honors List1

student Majors

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Not Seeking A Degree2,118
Nursing1,258
Business Economics855
Mechanical Engineering523
Animal Science508
Human Biology459
Psychology391
Exercise Science365
Pre-Nursing364
Aviation320
Agricultural Business279
Construction Management264
Civil Engineering259
Agricultural Science244
Elementary Education239
Computer Science223
Pre-Pharmacy198
General Studies196
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences174
Criminology167
Electrical Engineering152
Ag Ed/Communication/Leadership150
Architecture129
Agronomy129
Exploratory Studies128
Biological Sciences121
Early Childhood Education121
Sport/Recreation Management120
Interior Design115
Pharmaceutical Sciences113
Human Develop/Family Studies112
Advertising108
Counseling/HR Development104
History103
Graphic Design102
Accounting98
Medical Laboratory Science95
Mathematics88
Respiratory Care87
Biology87
Nutrition/Dietetics85
English85
Political Science83
Data Science80
Economics76
Agricultural Systems Tech74
Entrepreneurial Studies74
Ag & Biosystems Engineering74
Music Education73
Precision Agriculture73
Interdisciplinary Studies73
Communication Studies72
Natural Resource Law Enforce72
Biochemistry72
Ecology/Environmental Science62
Concrete Industry Management61
Plant Science60
Geography56
Physical Ed/Teacher Ed56
Journalism51
Human Dev Family Studies50
Hospitality/Tourism/Event Mgmt49
Landscape Architecture48
Operations Management46
Sociology40
Veterinary Medicine40
Chemistry40
Geographic Information Science38
Public Relations37
Studio Art36
Consumer Affairs36
Community and Public Health35
Theatre34
Educational Administration33
Sport Management31
Electronics Engr Technology29
Conservation Plan/Park Mgmt28
Physics27
Dairy Production25
Horticulture25
Human Develop/Family Science24
Special Education23
Microbiology22
Family/Consumer Science Ed21
Consumer Behavior20
Music20
Public Health20
Construction Technology19
Fashion Studies/Retail Merchan19
Biotechnology18
Mass Communication18
Curriculum & Instruction18
Agricultural Education17
Food Science16
Pharmacy16
Human Dev Family Services15
Post Grad Psyc Nurs Practition14
Dairy Manufacturing12
Global Studies11
Communication/Media Studies10
Nutrition/Exercise Sciences10
Health Studies10
Chemistry ACS Certified10
Sport/Rec Administration9
Leadership & Mgmt Nonproft Org9
Amer Indian/Indigenous Studies9
Healthcare Systems Engineering8
Athletic Training8
Community/Regional Planning8
Statistics8
Engineering8
Spanish7
Computation Science/Statistics7
Geospatial Science/Engineering7
Human Sciences7
General Engineering6
Wizipan Leader/Sustainability6
Chemistry Education5
Grassland Management4
Engineering Technology4
ACS Certified Chemistry4
Gateway to Health Sciences3
Secondary Ed Certification3
Early Education/Care3
Licensed Practical Nursing3
Gateway to Agriculture2
Gateway to Teacher Education2
Community Development2
German2
Natural Resource Law Enforcement2
Competency-Based Learning2
Management Foundations1
Pre-Veterinary Medicine1
Professional Management1
Rural Health1
Real Estate1
Phlebotomy1
Agricultural Business Accounting1
Biotechnology Microbiology1
Human Development and Family Science ...1
Post Grad Fam Nurse Practition1
Chemistry ACS Certified Biochemistry1
Agricultural Science & Horticulture1
Academic Advising1
Pre-Economics1
Horticulture Technology1
Dual Credit High School1
Political Science Global Studies1
Land Surveying Science Technology1
Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary Emphasis)1
Animation1
Entrepreneurial Studies & Business Ec...1
Early Child Ed: Birth-Grade 31
Criminal Justice1
Wildlife and Fishers1
Sociology Criminology1
Workplace Intercult Competence1
Agronomy and Agri/Bio Engineering1
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
Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band1
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in A...1
Adopt Brookings1
Jacks Forensics1
Track and Field (Women's)1
Cross Country (Women's)1
Women's Rugby Club1
Chi Omega1
Country Swing Dancing Club1
American Indian Student Association1
State A Thon1
Swine Club1
Plant Sciences Graduate Students Asso...1
Exercise Science Club1
Dairy Club1
American Society of Civil Engineers1
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps1
Marching Band1
Jackrabbits Swim & Dive Team1

student Work Experience

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South Dakota State University5
Dehaan Equestrian center2
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
Clear Lake Golf Club1
Walmart salesfloor1
Country Twisters Gymnastics1
Adrenaline Volleyball1
Black Hills Works1
Welch Village Ski and Snowboard1
Connell's Custom Exteriors1
Parkway Custom Construction1
Endsley Oaks farm1
Brooksville Veterinary clinic1
Community Counseling Services1
walmart online grocery1
Iowa Lutheran Hospital1
Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens1
Lifetime1
Crazy Horse Memorial1
Culvers Restuarant1
Minnesota Department of Transportation1
Style Encore1
Dry Goods1
nursing home1
Rapid City Area Schools1
Dairy Queen 1
Presbyterian Nursing Home1
HyVee1
Pizza Ranch1
State of South Dakota1
Rapid City Regional Hospital1
Montana State University Inc.1
Sanford Health1
Interim Healthcare1
Scheels All Sports Inc.1
Pro AG Farmers Coop.1
Bayer Crop Science L.P.1

student Class Years

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20263,488
20273,318
20282,911
20292,452
2025544
202462
203046
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Daysen Titze
Daysen
Titze
  • Exercise Science
  • Class of 2026
  • Fort Pierre, South Dakota
Elise Hotzler
Elise
Hotzler
  • Human Biology
  • Class of 2026
  • Clear Lake, South Dakota
Jada Pemble
Jada
Pemble
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Class of 2026
  • River Falls, WI
Kally Brinkman
Kally
Brinkman
  • Music Education
  • Class of 2026
  • Brookings, SD
Emma Jost
Emma
Jost
  • Interior Design
  • Class of 2026
  • Annandale, Minnesota
Lindsey Zimmer
Lindsey
Zimmer
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2026
  • Saint Joseph, Minnesota
Turner Marr
Turner
Marr
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Class of 2029
  • Buffalo, Minnesota
Olivia Matson
Olivia
Matson
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2026
  • Underwood, IA
Jenna Spanovich
Jenna
Spanovich
  • Animal Science
  • Class of 2024
  • Tracy, MN
Bryan Wong
Bryan
Wong
  • Athletic Training
  • Class of 2026
  • Selangor, Malaysia
Andrea Engels
Andrea
Engels
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Class of 2026
  • Mitchell, SD
Ryan Hanson
Ryan
Hanson
  • Construction Management
  • Class of 2026
  • Hastings, MN
Tyler Groen
Tyler
Groen
  • Human Biology
  • Class of 2027
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Jessica Morrow
Jessica
Morrow
  • Graphic Design
  • Class of 2027
  • Omaha, Nebraska
Hayden Bentz
Hayden
Bentz
  • Human Biology
  • Class of 2026
  • Rapid City, SD
Nicklaus Busse
Nicklaus
Busse
  • Ecology/Environmental Science
  • Class of 2026
  • Saint Paul, NE
Elizabeth Elsen
Elizabeth
Elsen
  • Data Science
  • Class of 2026
  • Yankton, SD
Drew* Marchant
Drew*
Marchant
  • Mathematics
  • Class of 2026
  • Rapid City, SD
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