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$9,299
per year
In-State Tuition
86%
Acceptance Rate
62%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
South Dakota State University is an educational institution in Brookings, SD. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions South Dakota State University places on CLEP credit
South Dakota State charges a $30 registration fee on top of the exam fee. Its per-exam scores and credits are set by the Board of Regents equivalency matrix rather than published by the university itself. Per-exam values here come from the South Dakota Board of Regents system equivalency matrix, which all Regental universities must honour. Two overlaps are worth knowing: College Composition and College Composition Modular both award the same course, ENGL 101, so you cannot earn both; and each language Level 2 award already includes its Level 1 courses rather than adding to them. Some awards land in an elective bucket rather than a named course, which may not shorten a degree the way a required-course substitution does.
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Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
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Engineering
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Business & Finance
Hospitality & Culinary
Agriculture & Environment
Trades & Skilled Labor
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(1)
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Equestrian Sports(1)
Equestrian
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Application Requirements
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Out-of-State Students
SDSU's Jackrabbit Guarantee sets a minimum award of $1,000 to $4,000 from your GPA and test score, with no scholarship application.
For students entering Fall 2027
Jackrabbit Guarantee $4,000 (with test score)
Automatic$4,000 guaranteed award; the grid states no period; the guarantee can continue up to four consecutive years
Renewable: 24 SDSU academic credits and a 2.5 cumulative GPA (first-time students in 2026-27); up to four consecutive years
Automatic with admission; no scholarship application. Scores due Aug. 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring
Grid cells: 4.00+ GPA with ACT 28+/SAT 1300+; 3.50-3.90 GPA with ACT 32+/SAT 1420+. Stored floors are the lowest in this tier, not one path.
Jackrabbit Guarantee $3,000 (with test score)
Automatic$3,000 guaranteed award; the grid states no period; the guarantee can continue up to four consecutive years
Renewable: 24 SDSU academic credits and a 2.5 cumulative GPA (first-time students in 2026-27); up to four consecutive years
Automatic with admission; no scholarship application. Scores due Aug. 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring
Grid cells: 4.00+ GPA with ACT 22-26; 3.90 with ACT 26-28; 3.75 or 3.50 with ACT 28; 3.25 with ACT 32+. SAT equivalents are in the grid. Stored floors are the lowest in this tier, not one path.
Jackrabbit Guarantee $3,000 (no test score)
Automatic$3,000 guaranteed award; the grid states no period; the guarantee can continue up to four consecutive years
Renewable: 24 SDSU academic credits and a 2.5 cumulative GPA (first-time students in 2026-27); up to four consecutive years
Automatic with admission; no scholarship application. Scores due Aug. 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring
4.00+ GPA with no test score or below ACT 22/SAT 1100.
Jackrabbit Guarantee $2,000 (with test score)
Automatic$2,000 guaranteed award; the grid states no period; the guarantee can continue up to four consecutive years
Renewable: 24 SDSU academic credits and a 2.5 cumulative GPA (first-time students in 2026-27); up to four consecutive years
Automatic with admission; no scholarship application. Scores due Aug. 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring
Grid cells: 3.90 GPA with ACT 22-24; 3.75 or 3.50 with ACT 24-26; 3.25 with ACT 28; 3.00 with ACT 32+. SAT equivalents are in the grid. Stored floors are the lowest in this tier, not one path.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$14,266
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$55,070
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Sep 2026
Conditions South Dakota State University places on CLEP credit
South Dakota State charges a $30 registration fee on top of the exam fee. Its per-exam scores and credits are set by the Board of Regents equivalency matrix rather than published by the university itself. Per-exam values here come from the South Dakota Board of Regents system equivalency matrix, which all Regental universities must honour. Two overlaps are worth knowing: College Composition and College Composition Modular both award the same course, ENGL 101, so you cannot earn both; and each language Level 2 award already includes its Level 1 courses rather than adding to them. Some awards land in an elective bucket rather than a named course, which may not shorten a degree the way a required-course substitution does.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings County
Control
Public
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