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 List4,066
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement85
Achievement (Other)63
Graduation63
Research / Grant37
Scholarship24
Experiential Learning20
Student Competition20
Sports11
Honor Society9
Club or Organization4
Academic competition4
Enrollment2
Community Service2
President's List1
Student Excellence1
Internship1
Academic Award1
Honors List1

student Majors

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Not Seeking A Degree1,681
Nursing925
Business Economics774
Pre-Nursing658
Animal Science497
Mechanical Engineering471
Psychology402
Human Biology394
Exercise Science343
Aviation295
Computer Science273
Civil Engineering272
Agricultural Business270
Agricultural Science229
Construction Management218
Human Dev Family Studies183
General Studies180
Elementary Education170
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences166
Electrical Engineering156
Ag Ed/Communication/Leadership148
Architecture146
Pre-Pharmacy145
Criminology145
Sport/Recreation Management142
Early Childhood Education134
Agronomy133
Biological Sciences127
Counseling/HR Development121
Exploratory Studies111
Pharmaceutical Sciences111
Medical Laboratory Science109
Interior Design104
Advertising100
Data Science98
History98
Nutrition/Dietetics93
Graphic Design93
Mathematics89
English88
Ag & Biosystems Engineering83
Biology80
Music Education77
Agricultural Systems Tech77
Communication Studies71
Precision Agriculture70
Economics69
Operations Management69
Biochemistry68
Entrepreneurial Studies66
Ecology/Environmental Science66
Respiratory Care64
Political Science64
Interdisciplinary Studies63
Natural Resource Law Enforce63
Plant Science61
Consumer Affairs53
Concrete Industry Management49
Physical Ed/Teacher Ed48
Geography47
Sociology46
Landscape Architecture44
Journalism43
Hospitality/Tourism/Event Mgmt43
Chemistry43
Studio Art41
Veterinary Medicine38
Theatre38
Community and Public Health38
Public Relations32
Electronics Engr Technology29
Geographic Information Science29
Educational Administration28
Conservation Plan/Park Mgmt27
Dairy Production25
Music25
Physics23
Microbiology23
Horticulture21
Biotechnology21
Mass Communication19
Fashion Studies/Retail Merchan18
Agricultural Education17
Family/Consumer Science Ed17
Public Health17
Construction Technology16
Accounting14
Dairy Manufacturing14
Curriculum & Instruction14
Nutrition/Exercise Sciences14
Food Science13
Sport/Rec Administration13
Human Dev Family Services12
Spanish11
Geospatial Science/Engineering10
Statistics10
Engineering10
Computation Science/Statistics10
Global Studies9
Communication/Media Studies9
Athletic Training9
Amer Indian/Indigenous Studies9
Leadership & Mgmt Nonproft Org9
Post Grad Psyc Nurs Practition9
Community/Regional Planning8
Human Sciences8
Chemistry Education8
Chemistry ACS Certified8
General Engineering7
Pharmacy7
Wizipan Leader/Sustainability6
Special Education6
Early Education/Care6
Secondary Ed Certification4
ACS Certified Chemistry4
Natural Resource Law Enforcement3
Engineering Technology3
Post Grad Fam Nurse Practition2
Academic Advising2
Community Development2
Competency-Based Learning2
Real Estate1
Phlebotomy1
Theatre Spanish1
Doctor of Pharmacy1
Grassland Management1
Licensed Practical Nursing1
Pre-Economics1
Plumbing Technology1
Horticulture Technology1
High School1
Doctor of Nursing Practice1
Land Surveying Science Technology1
Dietetics1
Animation1
Criminal Justice1
German1
Wildlife and Fishers1
Sociology Criminology1
History Education1
Communication1
Respiratory Therapist1
Environmental Science1
Hospitality Management1
Surgical Technology1
Pre Nursing1
Early Childhood Education (K-8)1
Dental Assisting1
Ag/Biosystems/Mechanical Engr1
Sport & Recreation Management1
Professional Science1

Student Co-curriculars

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Country Swing Dancing Club2
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps2
Adopt Brookings1
Jacks Forensics1
Circle K International1
Women's Rugby Club1
Men's Club Volleyball Team1
Chi Omega1
Residence Hall Association1
Latin American Student Association1
American Indian Student Association1
State A Thon1
Swine Club1
Student Collaboration for the Advance...1
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club1
American Society of Civil Engineers1
Jackrabbits Swim & Dive Team1

student Work Experience

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Avera McKennan Hospital2
South Dakota State University2
Berne Wood Fired Pizza1
Mr. Lifters1
Skogan Kitchen1
SafeSplash Swim School1
Syversen Farms & Machinery1
Clear Lake Golf Club1
Walmart salesfloor1
Country Twisters Gymnastics1
Woodbury County Engineers Office1
Adrenaline Volleyball1
Black Hills Works1
Welch Village Ski and Snowboard1
Connell's Custom Exteriors1
Parkway Custom Construction1
Endsley Oaks farm1
Dehaan Equestrian center1
Brooksville Veterinary clinic1
Lewis Family Drug - Mitchell1
Community Counseling Services1
Woodbury Central School 1
Camp Counselor at YMCA1
walmart online grocery1
Iowa Lutheran Hospital1
Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens1
HyVee Pharmacy1
'Self-Employed'1
Lifetime1
Crazy Horse Memorial1
Minnesota Department of Transportation1
nursing home1
Rapid City Area Schools1
Panda Express1
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery1
HyVee Inc.1
Dairy Queen 1
Presbyterian Nursing Home1
Hy-Vee1
State of South Dakota1
Jimmy John's1
Montana State University Inc.1
Scheels All Sports Inc.1
Pro AG Farmers Coop.1
Bayer Crop Science L.P.1

student Class Years

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20263,172
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20252,721
20272,249
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Logan Tlam
Logan
Tlam
  • Human Biology
  • Class of 2025
  • Mount Vernon, SD
Caden Fischer
Caden
Fischer
  • Computer Science
  • Class of 2025
  • Olivet, SD
Kimberly Maesse
Kimberly
Maesse
  • Nutrition/Dietetics
  • Class of 2025
  • Baker, MN
Jenna Spanovich
Jenna
Spanovich
  • Animal Science
  • Class of 2024
  • Tracy, MN
Alaina Murphy
Alaina
Murphy
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2025
  • Hartford, SD
Jada Pemble
Jada
Pemble
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Class of 2026
  • River Falls, WI
Jackalyn Fox
Jackalyn
Fox
  • Architecture
  • Class of 2025
  • Nisswa, MN
Ilse Maldonado Vital
Ilse
Maldonado Vital
  • Graphic Design
  • Class of 2025
  • Watertown, South Dakota
Jaydon Estebo
Jaydon
Estebo
  • Ag & Biosystems Engineering
  • Class of 2025
  • Redwood Falls, MN
Kally Brinkman
Kally
Brinkman
  • Music Education
  • Class of 2026
  • Brookings, SD
Elise Hotzler
Elise
Hotzler
  • Human Biology
  • Class of 2026
  • Clear Lake, South Dakota
Izak Benitez-Lopez
Izak
Benitez-Lopez
  • Computer Science
  • Class of 2025
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Kailey Grooms
Kailey
Grooms
  • Animal Science
  • Spring Hill, FL
Benjamin Goeman
Benjamin
Goeman
  • Counseling/HR Development
  • Class of 2026
  • Lennox, SD
Bailey Wuebben
Bailey
Wuebben
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Class of 2025
  • Hartington, Nebraska
Luke Nichols
Luke
Nichols
  • Civil Engineering
  • Class of 2025
  • North Liberty, IA
Edward Miller
Edward
Miller
  • Geographic Information Science
  • Class of 2025
  • Concord, NC
Bryan Wong
Bryan
Wong
  • Exercise Science
  • Class of 2024
  • Selangor, Malaysia
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