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 List5,489
Achievement (Other)73
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement50
Graduation34
Student Competition25
Research / Grant20
Honor Society19
Scholarship15
President's List8
Experiential Learning6
Sports4
Enrollment3
Club or Organization2
Community Service2
Leadership1
Internship1
Academic competition1
Academic Award1
Honors List1

student Majors

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Not Seeking A Degree2,108
Nursing1,094
Business Economics807
Mechanical Engineering512
Animal Science478
Human Biology445
Psychology361
Exercise Science361
Pre-Nursing360
Aviation304
Agricultural Business257
Construction Management256
Civil Engineering248
Elementary Education238
Agricultural Science221
Computer Science211
Pre-Pharmacy198
General Studies176
Criminology158
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences157
Electrical Engineering146
Ag Ed/Communication/Leadership136
Exploratory Studies128
Architecture128
Agronomy126
Early Childhood Education116
Interior Design114
Sport/Recreation Management112
Pharmaceutical Sciences111
Advertising101
Human Develop/Family Studies101
Biological Sciences98
Accounting97
Graphic Design97
History96
Respiratory Care87
Nutrition/Dietetics84
Counseling/HR Development84
Biology83
Medical Laboratory Science80
Political Science80
English80
Mathematics80
Entrepreneurial Studies74
Music Education73
Data Science73
Economics72
Biochemistry71
Precision Agriculture69
Communication Studies69
Interdisciplinary Studies69
Natural Resource Law Enforce68
Ag & Biosystems Engineering67
Agricultural Systems Tech64
Ecology/Environmental Science61
Concrete Industry Management58
Physical Ed/Teacher Ed53
Plant Science52
Journalism50
Geography49
Landscape Architecture46
Hospitality/Tourism/Event Mgmt45
Operations Management41
Veterinary Medicine38
Sociology37
Chemistry36
Studio Art35
Public Relations35
Theatre34
Consumer Affairs34
Human Dev Family Studies32
Geographic Information Science32
Sport Management31
Community and Public Health31
Electronics Engr Technology29
Physics26
Educational Administration26
Conservation Plan/Park Mgmt25
Human Develop/Family Science24
Dairy Production24
Special Education23
Microbiology22
Horticulture22
Consumer Behavior20
Family/Consumer Science Ed20
Music19
Construction Technology18
Biotechnology18
Fashion Studies/Retail Merchan18
Public Health18
Food Science16
Pharmacy16
Mass Communication15
Post Grad Psyc Nurs Practition14
Human Dev Family Services13
Curriculum & Instruction13
Agricultural Education12
Global Studies11
Dairy Manufacturing11
Health Studies10
Chemistry ACS Certified10
Communication/Media Studies8
Healthcare Systems Engineering8
Athletic Training8
Amer Indian/Indigenous Studies8
Community/Regional Planning8
Leadership & Mgmt Nonproft Org8
Sport/Rec Administration8
Statistics8
Nutrition/Exercise Sciences7
Spanish7
Geospatial Science/Engineering7
Computation Science/Statistics6
General Engineering6
Wizipan Leader/Sustainability6
Engineering6
Human Sciences6
Grassland Management4
Chemistry Education4
Engineering Technology4
Licensed Practical Nursing4
ACS Certified Chemistry4
Gateway to Health Sciences3
Secondary Ed Certification3
Early Education/Care3
Gateway to Agriculture2
Gateway to Teacher Education2
German2
Natural Resource Law Enforcement2
Competency-Based Learning2
Management Foundations1
Pre-Veterinary Medicine1
Business Administration1
Business Economics and accounting1
Conservation Planning and Park Manage...1
Human Development and Family Studies1
Professional Management1
Rural Health1
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
Community Development1
Entrepreneurial Studies & Business Ec...1
Early Child Ed: Birth-Grade 31
Criminal Justice1
Wildlife and Fishers1
Sociology Criminology1
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
Women in Business 1
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
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
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
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
Clear Lake Golf Club1
Walmart salesfloor1
Country Twisters Gymnastics1
Black Hills Works1
Welch Village Ski and Snowboard1
Connell's Custom Exteriors1
Parkway Custom Construction1
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
Minnesota Department of Transportation1
Style Encore1
Dry Goods1
nursing home1
Stop and Shop1
Dairy Queen 1
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
Bayer Crop Science L.P.1

student Class Years

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20273,204
20263,060
20282,875
20292,447
2025389
203045
202442
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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
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
Keely O'Neill
Keely
O'Neill
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2026
  • Alexandria, South Dakota
Halle Bauer
Halle
Bauer
  • Nutrition/Dietetics
  • Class of 2028
  • Watertown
Ryan Peck
Ryan
Peck
  • Architecture
  • Class of 2026
  • Ankeny, Iowa
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