Is South Dakota State University a Catholic college?

No. South Dakota State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Pius XII Newman Center.

Where is Mass celebrated at South Dakota State University?

Mass is listed at Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St and Brookings. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is South Dakota State University Compass Recommended?

Yes. South Dakota State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

South Dakota State University

UbicaciónBrookings, SD
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 11,498 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial Insignia del Cuadro de Honor de la pastoral universitaria

Puntuación de Vida Católica

Vida católica 75%Académicos 25%

AVida católica
90 de 100

CAcadémicos
66 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Cuadro de Honor de la Pastoral UniversitariaRecomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

South Dakota State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Pius XII Newman Center, the Catholic mission to South Dakota State University in Brookings, is across from Ben Reifel Hall and is led by a chaplain and director, Fr. Patrick Grode, according to its staff page. Its site lists Mass on four weekdays, on Saturday and at two Sunday times, weekly confession, and weekday adoration. FOCUS, a Knights of Columbus council and a pro-life student group are listed among its activities.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 6

Monday–Wednesday5:30 p. m.Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St, Brookings · Summer schedule varies per the Mass page.
Jueves8:00 p. m.Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St, Brookings · Newman Night candlelight Mass; the Mass page says 8 or 9 PM.
Viernes7:00 a. m.Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St, Brookings · First Friday of the month only (the home page says no Friday Mass; see gaps).
Sábado12:00 p. m.Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St, Brookings · Not held on the first Saturday of the month.
Domingo10:30 a. m.Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St, Brookings
Domingo6:30 p. m.Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St, Brookings · Not offered during summer.

Confesión 2

Lunes a jueves4:30 p. m.Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St, Brookings · Until 5:15 PM, per the reconciliation page.
Sábado11:00 a. m.Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St, Brookings · Until 11:45 AM, per the reconciliation page (the home page says until noon).

Adoración 2

Lunes a viernes7:00 a. m.Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St, Brookings · Until 12:00 PM.
Miércoles12:00 p. m.Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St, Brookings · Until 5:30 PM.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (3)

Mass - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Monday-Wednesday – 5:30 pm* Thursday – 8pm or 9 pm*”
The ministry's Mass page lists Masses at 5:30 PM Monday through Wednesday and at 8 PM (or 9 PM) on Thursday.
“Monday-Wednesday – 5:30 pm* Thursday – 8pm or 9 pm*”
The ministry's Mass page lists Masses at 5:30 PM Monday through Wednesday and at 8 PM (or 9 PM) on Thursday.
“Friday – Only on First Friday at 7am”
The ministry's Mass page lists a Friday Mass at 7 AM only on the first Friday of the month.
“Saturday – Noon (not on First Saturday, however St. Thomas More offers this)”
The ministry's Mass page lists a Saturday noon Mass, not held on the first Saturday.
“Weekend Masses 10:30am 6:30pm**”
The ministry's Mass page lists weekend Masses at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM; the 6:30 PM Mass is not offered during summer.
“Weekend Masses 10:30am 6:30pm**”
The ministry's Mass page lists weekend Masses at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM; the 6:30 PM Mass is not offered during summer.
Reconciliation - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“M-Th 4:30-5:15pm Sat 11am-11:45am.”
The reconciliation page lists confession Monday through Thursday 4:30-5:15 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 11:45 AM.
“M-Th 4:30-5:15pm Sat 11am-11:45am.”
The reconciliation page lists confession Monday through Thursday 4:30-5:15 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 11:45 AM.
Eucharistic Adoration - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Daily Adoration Monday thru Friday 7 AM to 12 PM”
The ministry lists Eucharistic adoration Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 12 PM.
“Additional Hours on Wednesday from Noon until 5:30 PM”
The ministry lists additional adoration on Wednesdays from noon until 5:30 PM.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Pope Pius XII Newman Center — 0.2 mi · 1321 8th Street, Brookings
St. Thomas More Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 1700 8th Street South, Brookings
St. Thomas More Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 1700 8th Street South

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de vida católica

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida católica en el campus

90 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí (The ministry describes itself as the Catholic mission to SDSU.)
Fuentes (1)
1. About & Staff - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Pius XII Newman Center is the Catholic mission to South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.”
  The ministry states that it is the Catholic mission to South Dakota State University.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (Dedicated Catholic center with a chapel, across from Ben Reifel Hall.)
Fuentes (1)
1. About & Staff - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Located on the intersection of 14th Ave and 8th St and right across from Ben Reifel Hall”
  The ministry's building is at 14th Ave and 8th St, across from Ben Reifel Hall on the SDSU campus.
  “The chapel is open 24/7 to provide refuge from the spiritual and emotional attacks of college life.”
  The ministry states that its chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (Fr. Patrick Grode is listed as chaplain and director of the Newman Center.)
Fuentes (1)
1. About & Staff - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Patrick Grode Chaplain and Director”
  Fr. Patrick Grode is listed as the ministry's chaplain and director.
En parte:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Mass is listed Monday through Thursday; the Friday Mass is only on the first Friday; four regular weekdays.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Mass - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday-Wednesday – 5:30 pm* Thursday – 8pm or 9 pm*”
  The ministry's Mass page lists Masses at 5:30 PM Monday through Wednesday and at 8 PM (or 9 PM) on Thursday.
  “Friday – Only on First Friday at 7am”
  The ministry's Mass page lists a Friday Mass at 7 AM only on the first Friday of the month.
2. Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday: 5:30pm Tuesday: 5:30pm Wednesday: 5:30pm Thursday: 8:00pm Friday: No Mass”
  The home page lists Mass times and states there is no Friday Mass (this conflicts with the Mass page; see gaps).
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Two Sunday Masses at the ministry; the 6:30 PM Mass is not offered in summer.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekend Masses 10:30am 6:30pm**”
  The ministry's Mass page lists weekend Masses at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM; the 6:30 PM Mass is not offered during summer.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Scheduled confession Monday through Thursday and on Saturday.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Reconciliation - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “M-Th 4:30-5:15pm Sat 11am-11:45am.”
  The reconciliation page lists confession Monday through Thursday 4:30-5:15 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 11:45 AM.
2. Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mon-Thurs: 4:30-5:15pm Saturday: 11am-noon”
  The home page lists confession Monday through Thursday 4:30-5:15 PM and Saturday 11 AM to noon.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (FOCUS, the Knights of Columbus council and Jacks for Life.)
Fuentes (3)
1. FOCUS - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls has asked us to come to this campus”
  The ministry's FOCUS page states that FOCUS serves this campus at the bishop's request.
2. Pius XII Newman Knightssites.google.com/view/piusxiiknights · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Pius XII Newman Council #15457”
  The Knights of Columbus council for the Pius XII Newman Center is listed on its own site.
3. Prolife Movement - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/prolife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Jacks for Life is an organization on the campus of South Dakota State University”
  The ministry lists Jacks for Life, a pro-life student organization on the SDSU campus.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (OCIA, FOCUS Bible studies and retreat registration.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Become Catholic - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is for the following:”
  The ministry offers OCIA for adults who want to become Catholic or be confirmed.
2. About & Staff - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily adoration, communal praying of the Liturgy of the Hours, daily Mass, frequent confession, FOCUS bible studies”
  The ministry lists FOCUS Bible studies among its formation activities.
3. FOCUS - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Register for the Retreat”
  The ministry's FOCUS page offers a retreat registration (dates not stated).
Sí:
Iglesia católica a distancia de caminata (calculado a partir de OpenStreetMap)A menos de 1 milla del campusCalculado a partir de las ubicaciones de iglesias en OpenStreetMap.
En parte:
Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 12 a 19 veces por semana (19 horarios semanales documentados: 8 de Misa, 5 de confesión, 6 de adoración.)Calculado a partir de los horarios verificados de Misa, confesión y adoración que aparecen en esta página (cada día con horario cuenta una vez).

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

The ministry names a chaplain and director and publishes a phone number.
Fuentes (2)
1. About & Staff - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Patrick Grode Chaplain and Director”
  Fr. Patrick Grode is listed as the ministry's chaplain and director.
2. Contact Us - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Call us (605) 692-9461”
  The ministry publishes the phone number 692-9461.
Eucharistic adoration is listed Monday through Friday, and the chapel is listed as open around the clock.
Fuentes (2)
1. Eucharistic Adoration - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Adoration Monday thru Friday 7 AM to 12 PM”
  The ministry lists Eucharistic adoration Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 12 PM.
2. About & Staff - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The chapel is open 24/7 to provide refuge from the spiritual and emotional attacks of college life.”
  The ministry states that its chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Confession is listed weekly, Monday through Thursday and on Saturday.
Fuentes (1)
1. Reconciliation - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “M-Th 4:30-5:15pm Sat 11am-11:45am.”
  The reconciliation page lists confession Monday through Thursday 4:30-5:15 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 11:45 AM.

Inquietudes

Weekday Mass is listed on four days; the Friday Mass is offered only on the first Friday of the month.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday-Wednesday – 5:30 pm* Thursday – 8pm or 9 pm*”
  The ministry's Mass page lists Masses at 5:30 PM Monday through Wednesday and at 8 PM (or 9 PM) on Thursday.
  “Friday – Only on First Friday at 7am”
  The ministry's Mass page lists a Friday Mass at 7 AM only on the first Friday of the month.
The 6:30 PM Sunday Mass is not offered during the summer.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Weekend Masses 10:30am 6:30pm**”
  The ministry's Mass page lists weekend Masses at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM; the 6:30 PM Mass is not offered during summer.

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El centro católico

Pius XII Newman Center

Dirección: 1321 8th St, Brookings, SD 57006
Ubicación: Junto al campus
Distancia desde el campus: 0.2 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)
Instalaciones: chapel, lounge, study space

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Fuente: piusxiinewman.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, piusxiinewman.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, piusxiinewman.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, piusxiinewman.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

12 grupos y actividades regulares · 1 en el campus, 0 fuera del campus, 11 sin ubicación publicada

Clubes y grupos 4

Jacks for LifeEn el campus
Pro-life student organization on the SDSU campus.
piusxiinewman.com
FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)
FOCUS serves SDSU at the bishop's request and leads Bible studies that students can join by sign-up form.
piusxiinewman.com, piusxiinewman.com
Pius XII Newman Council #15457 (Knights of Columbus)
Knights of Columbus council for the Newman Center.
sites.google.com
Newman Ambassadors
Student leadership group that helps plan the ministry's events.
piusxiinewman.com

Formación en la fe 2

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
Formation for adults who are not yet Catholic or who want to be confirmed.
piusxiinewman.com
Estudios bíblicos de FOCUS
Bible studies for students, arranged through a sign-up form.
piusxiinewman.com

Liturgia y oración 5

Schola Cordis Jesu
Thursdays, normally 8 PM
The ministry's a cappella group, which sings at the Newman Night candlelight Mass.
piusxiinewman.com
Newman Night candlelight Mass
Thursdays, normally 8 PM
Thursday evening Mass with candles around the sanctuary.
piusxiinewman.com, piusxiinewman.com
Praise Nights
Tuesdays, about 6-7 PM
Praise and worship held during Eucharistic adoration.
piusxiinewman.com
Adoración eucarística
Mon-Fri 7 AM-12 PM; Wed also noon-5:30 PM
Daily adoration, staffed by half-hour sign-up slots.
piusxiinewman.com, piusxiinewman.com
Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM
Communal Morning Prayer (Lauds) on weekdays.
piusxiinewman.com

Retiros 1

FOCUS retreat
A FOCUS retreat with registration on the ministry's FOCUS page; dates not stated.
piusxiinewman.com

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Pastoral universitaria católica

Pius XII Newman Center

Fuentes (1)

About & Staff - Pius XII Newman Centerpiusxiinewman.com/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Pius XII Newman Center is the Catholic mission to South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.”
The ministry states that it is the Catholic mission to South Dakota State University.
“Fr. Patrick Grode Chaplain and Director”
Fr. Patrick Grode is listed as the ministry's chaplain and director.
“Pius XII Newman Center is the Catholic mission to South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.”
The ministry states that it is the Catholic mission to South Dakota State University.
“Our Mailing Address: Pius XII Newman Center. 1321 8th St. Brookings, SD 57006”
The ministry's mailing address is 1321 8th St., Brookings, SD 57006.
“Located on the intersection of 14th Ave and 8th St and right across from Ben Reifel Hall”
The ministry's building is at 14th Ave and 8th St, across from Ben Reifel Hall on the SDSU campus.
“The chapel is open 24/7 to provide refuge from the spiritual and emotional attacks of college life.”
The ministry states that its chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de Fr. Patrick Grode (Chaplain and Director) and 5 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

66 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación62%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación84%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,120 · ACT 22
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación17 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$10,257

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica.

Fuente: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026))

Costo y valor

Datos federales, mostrados por separado. El costo, la deuda y los ingresos nunca forman parte de una calificación.

Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)	10,177
Total de estudiantes	11,498
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$19,841
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$24,636
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$23,250
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	62%
Retención de primer año	84%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$55,070
Tasa de admisión	98%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	17%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1120
SAT lectura y escritura	530–610
SAT matemáticas	530–630
ACT compuesto	19–25
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 56 / 100 (cómo se calcula)

Fuentes: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · calculadora de precio neto
College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026); directorio IPEDS 2024-25 y características institucionales; matrícula de otoño de 2023.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de Sioux Falls

Mons. Donald E. DeGrood, obispo de Sioux Falls

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: sfcatholic.org, sfcatholic.org, usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

Diócesis determinada por el condado según los registros de escuelas católicas del NCES. Confirme con la diócesis.

Acerca de los datos de esta escuela

IPEDS unit ID 219356
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación alta)
Acreditación: Higher Learning Commission (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is South Dakota State University a Catholic college?: No. South Dakota State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Pius XII Newman Center.
What is South Dakota State University’s Catholic Life Score?: 84 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at South Dakota State University?: Mass is listed at Pius XII Newman Center, 1321 8th St and Brookings. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is South Dakota State University Compass Recommended?: Yes. South Dakota State University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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