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South Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university in Brookings, South Dakota. Founded in 1881, it is the state's largest university and is the second oldest continually operating university in the state, trailing the University of South Dakota which was founded in 1862. The university is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, w…
South Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university in Brookings, South Dakota. Founded in 1881, it is the state's largest university and is the second oldest continually operating university in the state, trailing the University of South Dakota which was founded in 1862. The university is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, which governs the state's six public universities and two special schools.
  • Former name: Dakota Agriculture College (1881–1904) · South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (1904–1964)
  • Type: Public land-grant research university
  • Established: February 21,1881
  • Parent institution: South Dakota Board of Regents
  • Accreditation: HLC
  • Academic affiliations: Space-grant · Sun-grant
  • Endowment: $213 million (2021)

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