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 List4,857
Achievement (Other)85
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement59
Graduation42
Honor Society27
Research / Grant24
Scholarship15
Experiential Learning12
Student Competition12
Sports8
President's List5
Enrollment3
Club or Organization2
Academic competition2
Academic Award2
Leadership1
Internship1
Honors List1

student Majors

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Not Seeking A Degree1,670
Business Economics663
Pre-Nursing642
Nursing596
Animal Science405
Mechanical Engineering405
Psychology337
Human Biology324
Exercise Science294
Aviation273
Computer Science235
Civil Engineering230
Agricultural Business207
Construction Management191
Agricultural Science164
Elementary Education158
General Studies150
Pre-Pharmacy143
Human Dev Family Studies143
Electrical Engineering132
Criminology129
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences126
Architecture116
Sport/Recreation Management113
Exploratory Studies111
Ag Ed/Communication/Leadership111
Biological Sciences105
Agronomy98
Early Childhood Education97
Interior Design91
History85
Nutrition/Dietetics79
Advertising79
Medical Laboratory Science77
Graphic Design76
Mathematics75
Data Science74
Pharmaceutical Sciences74
Counseling/HR Development73
Biology72
English71
Ag & Biosystems Engineering69
Music Education61
Entrepreneurial Studies60
Precision Agriculture58
Biochemistry57
Agricultural Systems Tech55
Political Science54
Economics54
Communication Studies53
Respiratory Care51
Ecology/Environmental Science51
Natural Resource Law Enforce50
Plant Science48
Interdisciplinary Studies48
Concrete Industry Management45
Physical Ed/Teacher Ed43
Hospitality/Tourism/Event Mgmt39
Geography38
Journalism37
Operations Management37
Sociology37
Landscape Architecture36
Consumer Affairs35
Studio Art35
Chemistry32
Theatre31
Community and Public Health29
Veterinary Medicine27
Public Relations26
Geographic Information Science24
Physics22
Conservation Plan/Park Mgmt22
Music22
Educational Administration21
Electronics Engr Technology21
Dairy Production20
Horticulture19
Biotechnology19
Microbiology17
Fashion Studies/Retail Merchan15
Public Health15
Family/Consumer Science Ed14
Accounting13
Agricultural Education12
Construction Technology12
Mass Communication12
Dairy Manufacturing12
Food Science12
Curriculum & Instruction11
Human Dev Family Services10
Sport/Rec Administration8
Global Studies8
Leadership & Mgmt Nonproft Org8
Amer Indian/Indigenous Studies8
Geospatial Science/Engineering8
Chemistry Education8
Computation Science/Statistics8
Post Grad Psyc Nurs Practition8
Nutrition/Exercise Sciences7
General Engineering7
Community/Regional Planning7
Spanish7
Human Sciences7
Engineering7
Wizipan Leader/Sustainability6
Special Education6
Chemistry ACS Certified6
Pharmacy6
Communication/Media Studies5
Statistics5
Secondary Ed Certification4
Early Education/Care4
ACS Certified Chemistry4
Natural Resource Law Enforcement3
Engineering Technology3
Athletic Training2
Licensed Practical Nursing2
Community Development2
LPN2
Competency-Based Learning2
Art1
Real Estate1
Phlebotomy1
Theatre Spanish1
Sports Management1
Doctor of Pharmacy1
Political Science Spanish1
Geographic information science and Ge...1
Advertising & Communication Studies1
Human Development1
Post Grad Fam Nurse Practition1
Chemistry and Biochemistry1
Grassland Management1
Academic Advising1
Agricultural Communications1
Pre-Economics1
Horticulture Technology1
Dual Credit High School1
Doctor of Nursing Practice1
Electrical Transmission Systems Techn...1
Land Surveying Science Technology1
Animal Science: Science Specializatio...1
LPN - Huron1
Animation1
Criminal Justice1
German1
Wildlife and Fishers1
Sociology Criminology1
History Education1
Communication1
Respiratory Therapist1
Surgical Technology1
Agriculture Business1
Human Dev/Fam Study Pre-Occup Therapy1
Pre Nursing1
Early Childhood Education (K-8)1
Exercise Science Pre Physical Therapy1
Dental Assisting1
Ag/Biosystems/Mechanical Engr1
Advertising & Ag Communication1
Enterprise Leadership1
Professional Science1

Student Co-curriculars

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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
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club1
Exercise Science Club1
American Society of Civil Engineers1
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps1
Jackrabbits Swim & Dive Team1

student Work Experience

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South Dakota State University3
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
Dehaan Equestrian center1
Brooksville Veterinary clinic1
Community Counseling Services1
walmart online grocery1
Iowa Lutheran Hospital1
Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens1
Lifetime1
Crazy Horse Memorial1
Minnesota Department of Transportation1
Style Encore1
nursing home1
Rapid City Area Schools1
Panda Express1
Dairy Queen 1
Presbyterian Nursing Home1
Pizza Ranch1
State of South Dakota1
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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20262,938
20282,716
20272,136
20251,474
2024212
202966
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Daysen Titze
Daysen
Titze
  • Exercise Science
  • Class of 2026
  • Fort Pierre, 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
Elise Hotzler
Elise
Hotzler
  • Human Biology
  • Class of 2026
  • Clear Lake, South Dakota
Jenna Spanovich
Jenna
Spanovich
  • Animal Science
  • Class of 2024
  • Tracy, MN
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
Lindsey Zimmer
Lindsey
Zimmer
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2026
  • Saint Joseph, Minnesota
Turner Marr
Turner
Marr
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Class of 2026
  • Buffalo, Minnesota
Olivia Matson
Olivia
Matson
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2026
  • Underwood, IA
Kailey Grooms
Kailey
Grooms
  • Animal Science
  • Spring Hill, FL
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
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
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