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College of Nursing

The College of Nursing provides a strong academic program, professors with firsthand knowledge and a realistic learning environment for future nurses. Its outstanding nursing programs are offered on four campuses in South Dakota.

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Degrees and Programs

High school seniors may have the option to make their future worry-free by applying for the direct admit program. Registered nurses who have an associate degree in nursing can take the fast track by applying for the RN to B.S.N. or RN to M.S.N.

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Fast Facts

Pre-nursing student enrollment

472
*As reported by SDSU College of Nursing, Nursing Student Services Office, 2023

Undergraduate student enrollment

619

*Students in the nursing major; As reported by SDSU College of Nursing, Nursing Student Services Office, 2023

Graduate student enrollment

133
*As reported by SDSU College of Nursing, Nursing Student Services Office, 2023

2022-2023 Recipients/scholarship amount awarded

206/$837,285
*As reported by SDSU College of Nursing, Nursing Student Services Office, 2023

2023 NCLEX-RN pass rate first-time takers*

94.33%
*Students who tested in 2023. See NCLEX-RN pass rate for prior years; As reported by NCLEX® Program Report, 2023-2024.

2023 APRN pass rate

100%
*As reported by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, 2023-2024

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Badge for Best RN to B.S.N. Program in South Dakota

Websites rank SDSU nursing programs among best in state, nation

South Dakota State University has claimed the top spots in three rankings of South Dakota's best, most affordable and fastest online RN to B.S.N. — registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing — programs.

SDSU faculty recognized for excellence

The annual South Dakota State University Celebration of Faculty Excellence recognized 30 faculty members, researchers and scientists Tuesday. The event honors faculty members in the university's colleges for outstanding research, teaching and service.

SDSU commencement ceremonies back at Dacotah Bank Center

South Dakota State University commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024 will be held May 4 at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings. The move from campus is due to construction in Frost Arena as that facility continues its transformation into First Bank & Trust Arena.