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South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is a public research university in Brookings, South Dakota, known for strong programs in nursing, business, engineering, agriculture, and health sciences plus spirited Division I Jackrabbits athletics. Students often rave about the 400‑acre campus, more than 250 clubs and organizations, hands‑on learning, and a friendly Midwestern‑town feel with a strong sense of school spirit.

State

South Dakota

Student Population

13,600

Acceptance Rate

98–99%

GPA Range

3.5–3.6

SAT Range

1110–1180

Common Majors

nursing/registered nurse, business administration, psychology, biology

“South Dakota State feels like a welcoming, mid‑sized campus where you can study in strong health‑care and engineering programs, join lots of clubs and Jackrabbit games, and still be close to a small‑town community, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the over 250 organizations and residence‑hall life made them feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$7,773 / $11,283

Conference

Summit League

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.5

Avg Women's Scores

76.8

Men's Team Notes

Jackrabbits men placed eighth at Sand Creek Station Golf Club during home events and 13th at Boilermaker Invitational on Kampen-Colser Course. Steady par-4 scoring and Ty Adkins' leadership fueled top-20 individual finishes at Cowboy Classic on Southern Dunes Golf Club through birdie opportunities amid challenging Plains winds.

Women's Team Notes

Jackrabbits women averaged strong showings at NDSU Invitational on Oxbow Country Club and Diane Thomason Invitational on Finkbine Golf Course. Resilient play through fall conditions drove mid-pack team placings with consistent low-80s rounds, building depth at regional events via clutch pars on par-3s across Upper Midwest layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Parker Edens

Women's Coach

Ericka Schneider

Men's Email

Parker.Edens@sdstate.edu

Women's Email

Ericka.Schneider@sdstate.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Parker Edens is South Dakota State men’s head golf coach, leading the Jackrabbits in the Summit League at the NCAA‑Division I level. Overseeing a staff that includes assistant coach Brodie Hullinger, Edens focuses on fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a strong Summit‑League‑heavy schedule. He has helped the program develop into a competitive mid‑western conference‑level team, working to improve the Jackrabbits’ standings and build a recruiting‑driven culture that targets high‑character, tournament‑ready student‑athletes.

Women's Coach Bio

Ericka Schneider is South Dakota State women’s head golf coach, guiding the Jackrabbits in the Summit League. A former head coach at UNC Asheville and professional golfer, Schneider brings experience at the Division I and professional levels to Brookings. She emphasizes fundamentals, short‑game refinement, and strong team culture, while balancing competitive Summit‑League schedules with a focus on student‑athlete development, leadership, and academic success within the Jackrabbit program.

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