South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University is a member university of IDEA, a consortium of accredited public universities that work together to provide online degrees that one single university could not offer alone. Through IDEA, you can select South Dakota State University as your home university and take courses from universities across the United States; providing access to innovative curriculum and renowned faculty.

Participating Programs

Through IDEA, South Dakota State University offers a wide range of online graduate and undergraduate programs in agriculture. These programs are offered at one affordable common price regardless of program or state of residence, providing maximum flexibility for busy professionals needing to balance family, work, and academics.

South Dakota State University is no longer admitting new students to the following programs:

Community Development
Family & Community Services
Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Family Financial Planning

Agriculture

Campus Coordinator

Sarah (Heewon) Kim

More about IDEA at South Dakota State University

As a member university of IDEA, South Dakota State University offers top-notch online master's degrees, a bachelor's completion degree, and graduate certificates in human sciences and agriculture. With SDState as your home university, you can achieve your professional goals through programs that are student-centered and collaborative.

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Founded

1881
Main Campus

Brookings, South Dakota (pop. 24,312)
Undergrad Population

10,177
Accreditation

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Graduate Population

1,321
Number of Colleges

7
Nickname

Jackrabbits
School Colors

Yellow and Blue

Traditions at South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University Mascot — *Jack the Jackrabbit*

South Dakota State University is known for its inclusive environment and student-centered approach to research, innovation, and engagement. The university faculty, staff, students, and alumni strive to make a bold impact on the region, nation, and world.

SDState’s Hobo Day, a beloved part of homecoming week, first came about in 1912 when a costumed parade included hobos. The present-day Hobo Day parade includes a 1912 Model-T Ford that first appeared in the 1939 parade.

The SDState Coughlin Campanile is a famous South Dakota landmark. At its completion in 1929, it was then South Dakota’s tallest building at 165 feet high.