out-of-state freshman interested in knowing about SDState

hi, so i'm an international student interested in joining SDState.

i was looking up colleges, and well, most public ones can be pretty expensive to out-of-state students, but SDState happens to be among the very few w a "not-so-expensive" rate for OOS students.

so, i'm definitely interested yet also hesitant since idk much about it, especially in regards to how the ppl/ the environment is.

so, i was thinking if y'all can help me out w a few questions-

1. i'm muslim so i would appreciate ur honest opinion on how the ppl here at (Brookings) treat others from a different faith, esp muslims. like be honest, how's the racism/islamophobia here on a scale of 1-10.

2. how safe is this area for women?

3. is the public transport good here at Brookings? like i won't have a car- so is (bus/metro) available around here?

yea, so that's all. i hope that some of you guys are able to answer a few qs. thanks!!