South Dakota State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

12%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
NaN%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

South Dakota State University has a diverse student body with 12% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
87.8%(10,119)
Hispanic
3.0%(350)
African American
1.7%(199)
Asian
1.3%(153)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%(158)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
2.3%(270)
Unknown
2.3%(266)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color12%
Total Enrollment13,616
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

South Dakota State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

South Dakota State University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.3%(5,129)
Women
56.7%(6,714)

Gender Statistics

Men5,129

38% of total enrollment

Women6,714

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

South Dakota State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.3%(946)
18-19
38.6%(3,924)
20-21
34.1%(3,468)
22-24
11.9%(1,211)
25+
6.2%(627)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.1%(41)
22-24
35.2%(465)
25+
61.7%(815)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

South Dakota State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(51)

Regional Representation

International51

NaN% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

12%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age