Overview
Student Population
| Location | Madison, South Dakota |
| Online | dsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Madison, South Dakota, Dakota State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,056 prospective students applied, and 879 were granted admission. Of those admitted 405 enrolled in the school. 1,517 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,865 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $7,299 plus fees of $1,977. Dakota State is ranked 799 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Dakota State is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1220 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Dakota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,977 |
| Room and Board | $6,873 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,643 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,992 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,977 |
| Room and Board | $6,873 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,643 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,965 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 28% |
| Business | 25% |
| Education | 22% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219082 IPEDS survey data for Dakota State University.