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South Dakota State University Women's Softball

The South Dakota State University women's softball program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the The Summit League, based in Brookings, South Dakota. The program is better funded than 89% of D1 women's softball programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 74% of D1 women's softball programs, and the school is more affordable than 51% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
31
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
The Summit League
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
7,691
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
99%
State
South Dakota
City
Brookings
Address
1004 Campanile Ave
Staff
Josh Bertke
Head Coach
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 89% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$886,683
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$314,575
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$180,536
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$13,772
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$11,664
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 74% of D1 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
83%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
57%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$49,564
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$55,070
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 51% of D1 women's softball 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.
$9,562
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,219
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (800) 952-3541

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