South Dakota State University

Accelerated BSN (Second Degree)

Application deadline Feb 15, 2027

RN to BSN

Application deadline Dec 1, 2026

BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tuition: $55,440
Licensure pass rate (2025): 93.27%

Application deadline Feb 15, 2027

Paths to this school

Explore starting credentials and the steps toward these programs.

Pre-Nursing to RN

University BSN pathway

Pre-Nursing BSN

Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find university BSN programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 4 years

Pre-Nursing to RN

HBCU BSN pathway

Pre-Nursing BSN

Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find BSN programs at historically Black colleges and universities, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 4 years

Pre-Nursing to Respiratory Therapist

Community college associate pathway

Pre-Nursing RRT

Interested in respiratory therapy? Start with Pre-Nursing, find respiratory therapy programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 2 to 3 years

CNA Exam Prep to RN

University BSN pathway

CNA Prep BSN

Ready to become a nurse? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a university BSN program.

Timeline: 4 years

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Student societies

Clubs and associations for nursing and pre-nursing students here.

Chapter

Student Nurses' Association - Brookings Open to prenursing and nursing students; join via the national (NSNA) application per SDSU

Chapter

Student Nurses' Association - Rapid City Mentors nursing students preparing for initial RN licensure; SDSU says prenursing and nursing students may join via NSNA application

Chapter

Student Nurses' Association - Sioux Falls Open to prenursing and nursing students; join via the national (NSNA) application per SDSU

Student resources Career planning, funding and application tools

Everything you need, in one place.

Get the certification and prerequisites you need for nursing school. Start with the Career Assessment if you are not sure which credential comes first.

Career Planning

2 tools

Career Assessment

Identify which nursing career suits you best with our expert-driven assessments.

Career Clusters

Map out your journey across diverse roles and fields with our career clusters.

Financial Planning

1 tool

Paid Sponsorships

Discover funding opportunities to financially support your healthcare studies.

Career Development

5 tools

Resume Builder

Craft a professional resume tailored to different roles in the healthcare industry.

Certification Finder

Explore certification programs offered on campus or other programs nearby.

Mock Interviews

Sharpen your interview skills with simulations that prepare you for real opportunities.

Job Search

Find jobs that match your career ambitions and leverage your experience.

Research Opportunities

Discover research opportunities to apply your skills and gain hands-on experience.

General

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Advisors

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