NCAA Division I FCS
Division
8,798
Enrollment
3.3
Avg GPA
99%
Acceptance
60%
Graduation
84%
Retention
South Dakota State is a NCAA Division I FCS program competing in the MVFC. Located in Brookings, SD with an enrollment of 8,798 students. Average GPA: 3.3. Acceptance rate: 99%. Graduation rate: 60%. Small Town campus setting. Cold climate. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.
Last updated: April 2026
Academics
Avg GPA
3.3
Graduation
60%
Acceptance
99%
Student:Faculty
17:1
Avg SAT
1,121
Retention
84%
Campus & Location
Setting
Small Town
Climate
Cold
Median Earnings
$49,564
Coaching Staff47 coaches across all sports
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About South Dakota State Athletics
South Dakota State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Brookings, SD, competing in the MVFC. With an enrollment of 8,798 students, South Dakota State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, South Dakota State has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.
The average GPA for athletes at South Dakota State is 3.3. The school maintains a 60% graduation rate.
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