What division is South Dakota State?

South Dakota State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the MVFC.

What GPA do you need for South Dakota State?

The average GPA at South Dakota State is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is South Dakota State?

South Dakota State has an enrollment of approximately 8,798 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at South Dakota State?

South Dakota State has an acceptance rate of 99%.

How do I get recruited to play at South Dakota State?

To get recruited at South Dakota State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against South Dakota State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

South Dakota State

Brookings, SDFCSMVFC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

8,798

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

99%

Acceptance

60%

Graduation

84%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

South Dakota State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the MVFC, located in Brookings, SD. We map football, basketball, and track & field at South Dakota State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

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 football, basketball, and track & field

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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. We map football, basketball, and track & field at South Dakota State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at South Dakota State is 3.3. The school maintains a 60% graduation rate.

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