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 List5,086
Achievement (Other)131
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement77
Graduation43
Research / Grant35
Honor Society29
Experiential Learning26
Student Competition23
Scholarship22
Sports10
President's List6
Club or Organization4
Leadership4
Academic competition4
Enrollment3
Student Excellence1
Internship1
Academic Award1
Honors List1

student Majors

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Not Seeking A Degree1,675
Business Economics729
Nursing718
Pre-Nursing651
Animal Science468
Mechanical Engineering452
Psychology379
Human Biology377
Exercise Science341
Aviation285
Computer Science267
Civil Engineering261
Agricultural Business247
Construction Management210
Agricultural Science206
Elementary Education170
Human Dev Family Studies161
General Studies160
Electrical Engineering154
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences150
Pre-Pharmacy146
Architecture143
Criminology139
Ag Ed/Communication/Leadership139
Sport/Recreation Management129
Early Childhood Education124
Agronomy117
Exploratory Studies111
Biological Sciences110
Pharmaceutical Sciences109
Interior Design103
History92
Nutrition/Dietetics91
Advertising91
Graphic Design88
Data Science87
Mathematics87
Medical Laboratory Science86
Counseling/HR Development85
English83
Ag & Biosystems Engineering79
Biology78
Agricultural Systems Tech73
Music Education72
Precision Agriculture66
Entrepreneurial Studies64
Respiratory Care64
Biochemistry64
Communication Studies64
Ecology/Environmental Science63
Political Science62
Economics62
Natural Resource Law Enforce57
Interdisciplinary Studies54
Plant Science52
Operations Management51
Physical Ed/Teacher Ed47
Concrete Industry Management46
Geography45
Hospitality/Tourism/Event Mgmt42
Journalism41
Sociology41
Consumer Affairs41
Landscape Architecture41
Studio Art38
Veterinary Medicine37
Theatre36
Community and Public Health34
Chemistry34
Public Relations31
Electronics Engr Technology27
Geographic Information Science26
Educational Administration25
Dairy Production24
Conservation Plan/Park Mgmt23
Physics23
Music23
Biotechnology21
Microbiology21
Horticulture20
Fashion Studies/Retail Merchan18
Family/Consumer Science Ed17
Public Health16
Construction Technology15
Accounting14
Mass Communication14
Dairy Manufacturing14
Curriculum & Instruction14
Nutrition/Exercise Sciences13
Food Science13
Agricultural Education12
Human Dev Family Services11
Spanish11
Sport/Rec Administration10
Global Studies9
Geospatial Science/Engineering9
Athletic Training9
Amer Indian/Indigenous Studies9
Post Grad Psyc Nurs Practition9
Community/Regional Planning8
Leadership & Mgmt Nonproft Org8
Chemistry Education8
Computation Science/Statistics8
Chemistry ACS Certified8
General Engineering7
Human Sciences7
Engineering7
Pharmacy7
Communication/Media Studies6
Wizipan Leader/Sustainability6
Special Education6
Statistics6
Early Education/Care5
Secondary Ed Certification4
ACS Certified Chemistry4
Natural Resource Law Enforcement3
Engineering Technology3
Post Grad Fam Nurse Practition2
Community Development2
Competency-Based Learning2
Real Estate1
Phlebotomy1
Theatre Spanish1
Doctor of Pharmacy1
Political Science Spanish1
Advertising & Communication Studies1
Human Development1
Grassland Management1
Academic Advising1
Licensed Practical Nursing1
Pre-Economics1
Plumbing Technology1
Horticulture Technology1
Dual Credit High School1
Doctor of Nursing Practice1
Electrical Transmission Systems Techn...1
Land Surveying Science Technology1
Animal Science: Science Specializatio...1
Animation1
Data Science and Math1
Criminal Justice1
German1
Wildlife and Fishers1
Sociology Criminology1
Agronomy & Agricultural Science1
History Education1
Communication1
Respiratory Therapist1
Surgical Technology1
Pre Nursing1
Early Childhood Education (K-8)1
Dental Assisting1
Ag/Biosystems/Mechanical Engr1
Advertising & Ag Communication1
Music Spanish1
Professional Science1

Student Co-curriculars

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Country Swing Dancing Club2
Adopt Brookings1
Jacks Forensics1
Track and Field (Women's)1
Cross Country (Women's)1
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
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps1
Pre-Professional Club1
Jackrabbits Swim & Dive Team1

student Work Experience

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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
walmart online grocery1
Iowa Lutheran Hospital1
Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens1
'Self-Employed'1
Lifetime1
Crazy Horse Memorial1
Advance1
Minnesota Department of Transportation1
Style Encore1
nursing home1
Rapid City Area Schools1
Panda Express1
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery1
Dairy Queen 1
Presbyterian Nursing Home1
Hy-Vee1
Pizza Ranch1
State of South Dakota1
Jimmy John's1
Sanford USD Medical Center1
Montana State University Inc.1
Sanford Health1
Scheels All Sports Inc.1
Pro AG Farmers Coop.1
Bayer Crop Science L.P.1

student Class Years

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20263,091
20282,726
20252,396
20272,219
2024312
202966
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Caden Fischer
Caden
Fischer
  • Computer Science
  • Class of 2025
  • Olivet, SD
Logan Tlam
Logan
Tlam
  • Human Biology
  • Class of 2025
  • Mount Vernon, SD
Kimberly Maesse
Kimberly
Maesse
  • Nutrition/Dietetics
  • Class of 2025
  • Baker, MN
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
Jenna Spanovich
Jenna
Spanovich
  • Animal Science
  • Class of 2024
  • Tracy, MN
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
Luke Nichols
Luke
Nichols
  • Civil Engineering
  • Class of 2025
  • North Liberty, IA
Morgan Hunt
Morgan
Hunt
  • Psychology
  • Class of 2025
  • Brandon, SD
Blake Gibney
Blake
Gibney
  • Communication Studies
  • Class of 2025
  • Brookings, SD
Olivia Husmann
Olivia
Husmann
  • Nutrition/Dietetics
  • Class of 2025
  • Mitchell, SD
Bryan Wong
Bryan
Wong
  • Exercise Science
  • Class of 2026
  • Selangor, Malaysia
Emma Jost
Emma
Jost
  • Interior Design
  • Class of 2026
  • Annandale, Minnesota
Olivea Nieto
Olivea
Nieto
  • Studio Art
  • Class of 2025
  • Omaha, Nebraska
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