ROTC at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · public
Yes — South Dakota State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
South Dakota State University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedJackrabbit Battalion trains cadets at South Dakota State University for service in the U.S. Army.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at South Dakota State University commissions officers alongside University of South Dakota cross-town students.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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South Dakota State University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at South Dakota State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 20 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 45 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women28%
- Men72%
- White94%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White89%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 98% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,060–1,240 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–25 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $9,299 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,809 |
| Average net price | $19,841 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 62% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from South Dakota State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
South Dakota State University has 9,198 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for South Dakota State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at South Dakota State University: FAQ
Does South Dakota State University have ROTC?
Yes — South Dakota State University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can South Dakota State University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Jackrabbit Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 780 South Dakota State University).
Is ROTC at South Dakota State University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at South Dakota State University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at South Dakota State University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to South Dakota State University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
sdstate.edu
- Admissions
sdstate.edu
- Apply
sdstate.edu
- Financial aid
sdstate.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Brookings, SD 57007-1898
IPEDS UNITID: 219356
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