South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University Official page for South Dakota State University. The institution also offers 37 master’s degree programs, 15 Ph.D. and two professional programs.
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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. SDSU confers degrees from seven different colleges representing more than 200 majors, minors and specializations. The work of the university is carried out on a residential campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre and Ra

pid City, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across the state. SDSU's research expenditures for the 2024 fiscal year were $84 million. SDSU has a Doctoral University: High Research Activity designation on The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

06/01/2026

We’re so excited for what’s ahead!

May Camera Roll 🎓🌷🍦
05/31/2026

May Camera Roll 🎓🌷🍦

05/31/2026

What’s your favorite little‑known fact about SDState? Share it in the comments. 😎

05/29/2026

Curious about the Honors College? Jaritza Cazares Cruz shares what's fact and what's fiction 🎓

South Dakota State University Fishback Honors College

05/28/2026

You are more than prepared for whatever comes next. 🎓💙

05/26/2026

Morgan Cole, a geography and GIS major, is turning curiosity into real-world impact. 🌎
At , she’s connecting geography to careers in agriculture, natural resources and beyond. With hands-on learning and strong faculty support, she’s charting her path forward.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and legacy. 🇺🇸

Strong communities build a stronger South Dakota. Is your town one of them? Tell us how SDSU is making a difference wher...
05/21/2026

Strong communities build a stronger South Dakota. Is your town one of them?

Tell us how SDSU is making a difference where you live. Your community could be featured in our series this summer.
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Through alumni, research, and partnerships, is making an impact across our state — and beyond. 💙

05/20/2026

An inside look at how South Dakota State University's winter wheat research team is transforming the breeding process — from advanced genomic tools and artificial intelligence to data-driven selection strategies — to develop higher-yielding, more resilient wheat varieties built for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Once a Jackrabbit, always a Jackrabbit. Go Big, Go Blue, Go Jacks!💙 💛
05/19/2026

Once a Jackrabbit, always a Jackrabbit. Go Big, Go Blue, Go Jacks!💙 💛

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