South Dakota State University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #806 United States of America #202

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Institution Info

Founded: 1881
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 11,405 students
Faculty: 1 883
Endowment: $205.7M
Website: https://sdstate.edu

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South Dakota State University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1881. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 11K students, an endowment of $205.7M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #806 · Ranked	79,33

Research Output via OpenAlex

305

h-index

1,043,826

Citations

18,553

Publications

17,294

i10-index

3,08

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Dakota State University's global ranking?

South Dakota State University is ranked #806 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #202 position.

When was South Dakota State University founded?

South Dakota State University was founded in 1881, making it 145 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend South Dakota State University?

South Dakota State University has a student body of approximately 11,405 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 6:1.

What is South Dakota State University's research output?

South Dakota State University has produced 18,553 research publications with 1,043,826 total citations and an h-index of 305, according to OpenAlex data.

What is South Dakota State University's endowment?

South Dakota State University has an endowment of approximately $205.7M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.