South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University ranks #827 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 82.12 out of 100. It ranks #205 nationally.

| Global Rank 827 | Overall Score 82.12 |
Recognized, Verified

Top Country #205

Top North America #241

Top World #827

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About South Dakota State University

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South Dakota State University, located in Brookings, South Dakota, is a public research university known for its strong emphasis on agriculture, engineering, and health sciences. The university emphasizes experiential learning and community engagement, providing students with hands-on experiences that enhance their educational journey. As a UNIRANKS Elite University, South Dakota State University is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and innovation. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

South Dakota State University Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 4 August 2026 | Updated 4 August 2026

Overall Score
82.12
Global Rank
#827
Regional Rank
#241
Country Rank
#205

South Dakota State University Overall Rankings 2027

Explore South Dakota State University’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

80.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

78.4 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

79.6 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

76.9 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

77.8 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

83.2 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

81.7 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

73 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

74.1 / 100

Institutional Awards

70.5 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

72.8 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

68.5 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

78.9 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

81.5 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

85 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

80 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

79.2 / 100

Quality of Employment

82.3 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

68 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

70.3 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

71.5 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

69.7 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

74.2 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

71 / 100

International Student Support

73.5 / 100

International Students & Faculty

75 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

74.8 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

72.7 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

78.6 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

79.3 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

77.4 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

82 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

81 / 100

Research Output & Scale

83.5 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

80.2 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

77.1 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

82.1 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

79 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

78.5 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

80.8 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

79.7 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

83 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

78.7 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

80.2 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

80.9 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

81.4 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

82 / 100

Student Support Services

81.3 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

73 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

72.5 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

73.7 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

74.4 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

74.8 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

74.2 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

73.9 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

75.3 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

75 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

73.5 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

74 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

76.8 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

75.6 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

77.4 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

77.5 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

78 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

78.2 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

79 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

82.5 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

78 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

79.5 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

80.7 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

81.9 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

81.7 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

81.2 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

80.5 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

82.3 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

80.9 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

79.8 / 100

South Dakota State University Historical Rankings

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Historical ranking data for South Dakota State University

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year Overall Score Global Rank
1980 NA #1040
1981 NA #1046
1982 NA #1052
1983 NA #1051
1984 NA #1056
1985 NA #1057
1986 NA #1015
1987 NA #1015
1988 NA #1007
1989 NA #1015
1990 NA #1003
1991 NA #1015
1992 NA #1015
1993 NA #1060
1994 NA #1015
1995 NA #1015
1996 NA #1015
1997 NA #1010
1998 NA #1015
1999 NA #1015
2000 NA #1067
2001 NA #1080
2002 NA #1076
2003 NA #1089
2004 NA #1074
2005 NA #1072
2006 NA #1070
2007 NA #1053
2008 NA #1066
2009 NA #1049
2010 NA #1062
2011 NA #1045
2012 NA #1064
2013 NA #1045
2014 NA #1075
2015 NA #1032
2016 NA #1013
2017 NA #1025
2018 NA #1025
2019 NA #1083
2020 NA #1081
2021 NA #1135
2022 NA #877
2023 80 #764
2024 80.06 #764
2025 79.33 #802
2026 79.33 #802
2027 82.12 #827

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

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