Outcomes at South Dakota State
Graduation Rate
59.26%
Retention Rate
79.00%
The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is 59.26% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. 1,306 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,204 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 74.00%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between South Dakota State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at South Dakota State University. 1,306 students have completed. In addition, 30 students still enrolled and 868 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,204 | 2,158 | 46 |
| Completers | 1,306 (59.26%) | 1,298 | 8 |
| Still Enrolled | 30 (1.36%) | 30 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 868 (39.38%) | 830 | 38 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 912 students have completed in 4 years and additional 311 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 912 (42.26%) |
377 (37.22%) |
535 (46.72%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 311 (14.41%) |
155 (15.30%) |
156 (13.62%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 56 (2.59%) |
30 (2.96%) |
26 (2.27%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59.26% (1,306/2,204) | 55.26% (573/1,037) | 62.81% (733/1,167) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12.50% (2/16) | 9.09% (1/11) | 20.00% (1/5) |
| Asian | 47.37% (9/19) | 46.15% (6/13) | 50.00% (3/6) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 36.00% (9/25) | 37.50% (6/16) | 33.33% (3/9) |
| Hispanic | 37.10% (23/62) | 32.26% (10/31) | 41.94% (13/31) |
| White | 61.48% (1,205/1,960) | 58.01% (525/905) | 64.45% (680/1,055) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 46.30% (25/54) | 41.67% (10/24) | 50.00% (15/30) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (2/4) | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) |