| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 364 | 70.96% |
| International | 106 | 20.66% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 2.53% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 9 | 1.75% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.56% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.17% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.19% |
The majority of South Dakota State graduate students are White.