South Dakota State University

College of Nursing

South Dakota State University is a Public institution with a campus in Brookings, South Dakota. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. The Brookings, South Dakota campus for South Dakota State University is located in a Town setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 11,498. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $9,299, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $12,809 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Post Master of Science in Nursing Certificate (Post-MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Research or Education (PhD)

Visit the South Dakota State University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in South Dakota periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for South Dakota will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:11,498
Student-to-faculty ratio:17-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$9,299
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$12,809
Room and board:$10,176
Percent on financial aid:98%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:99%
SAT Reading Writing range:520-640
SAT Math range:520-660
ACT Composite range:19-26
ACT English range:18-25
ACT Math range:18-26

Student Profile

Male 44%
Female 56%
Full-Time 72%
Part-Time 28%
Undergraduate 89%
Graduate 11%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to South Dakota State University. You can also see the South Dakota State University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota

  • Address: 1004 Campanile Ave, Brookings, South Dakota 57007
  • Phone Number: 800-952-3541

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Last updated: November 17, 2025

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