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 |
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 712 prospective students applied, and 595 were granted admission. Of those admitted 383 enrolled in the school. 1,571 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,615 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,541 plus fees of $1,995. Dakota State is ranked 716 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Dakota State is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Dakota State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#716 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#281 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in South Dakota
#5 in Best Public Colleges in South Dakota
#6 in Best Value Colleges in South Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1190 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.33 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
South Dakota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,995 |
| Room and Board | $7,148 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,874 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,758 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,995 |
| Room and Board | $7,148 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,874 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,828 |
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% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219082 IPEDS survey data for Dakota State University.
Current students may use the Dakota State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.