Division I · The Summit League
South Dakota State University · Cost & aid
Brookings, SD · Town · Public · Research university · the Jackrabbits · Website ↗
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$28,254
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$24,744
In-state
on campus
$18,233
Average net price
lower half for affordability in Division I
$2M
Athletic aid, women's
$7,034 per roster spot
$2.6M
Athletic aid, men's
$6,535 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $28,254 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$2,004,930
- Per roster spot$7,034 across 285 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$2,581,577
- Per roster spot$6,535 across 395 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$119k / $236k
- Tuition & fees$9,299 in-state · $12,809 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
Among Division I schools; every list South Dakota State University is on.
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