Overview
Enrollment
| 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 681 prospective students applied, and 583 were granted admission. Of those admitted 366 enrolled in the school. 1,514 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,705 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,616 plus fees of $2,017. Dakota State is ranked 777 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Dakota State is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Dakota State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#777 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#292 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in South Dakota
#5 in Best Public Colleges in South Dakota
#6 in Best Value Colleges in South Dakota
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1245 |
| 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 | $2,017 |
| Room and Board | $7,148 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,874 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,855 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,017 |
| Room and Board | $7,148 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,874 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,957 |
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.
Current students may use the Dakota State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.