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South Dakota State University Men's Wrestling

The South Dakota State University men's wrestling program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Big 12 Conference, based in Brookings, South Dakota. The program is better funded than 28% of D1 men's wrestling programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 15% of D1 men's wrestling programs, and the school is more affordable than 24% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
36
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big 12 Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
13,773
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
98%
State
South Dakota
City
Brookings
Address
1004 Campanile Ave
Staff
Brady Berge
Head Coach
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 15% of D1 men's wrestling programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
84%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
62%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$49,564
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$55,070
D

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 24% of D1 men's wrestling programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,773
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$11,283
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,055
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$19,932
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 28% of D1 men's wrestling programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$955,793
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$198,111
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$10,201
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (800) 952-3541

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