<p>As South Dakota's largest, most comprehensive higher- education institution,&nbsp;South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world.</p><p>South Dakota State University offers a diverse academic portfolio of majors, minors and specializations. They welcome students to their community of learners and encourage them to become part of the Jackrabbit family where they can discover their dreams and achieve their goals.</p><p><strong>Why&nbsp;South Dakota State University?</strong></p><ul><li><u>Diversity</u>:&nbsp;South Dakota State University has proudly become the regional center of rich academic and cultural diversity thanks to our large and growing international student population.&nbsp;The hardworking faculty and staff and the friendly community of Brookings continue to make SDSU a welcome home to students from around the world!</li><li><u>Location</u>: South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, SD. Brookings is a small city located on the Eastern side of the State of South Dakota (located in the North Central part of the U.S.) and has an estimated population of 22,200 people.&nbsp;For three-straight years, South Dakota State University has been ranked the safest college campus in South Dakota by YourLocalSecurity.com, an ADT authorized provider and partner of SafeStreets.</li><li><u>Campus Life</u>:&nbsp;The SDSU campus community is filled with 11,000+ students and staff from a multitude of backgrounds. The diverse campus is perpetually in motion, offering a plethora of events, activities and community involvement opportunities. University student life is abuzz thanks to the multitude of SDSU events and Brookings' status as a thriving college town.</li></ul><p><br></p>