Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

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Tuition & Fees

$15,919

$19,021

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
480
75th
600
25th
460
75th
26
25th
17
75th
27
25th
18
75th
27
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

62%

male

38%

female

18

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

78%

acceptance rate

Accepted 696
Declined 186
Total Received 882
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Public

2,757

undergraduate students

484

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1881, Dakota State University is a public, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its programs in Computer Science, Business Administration, and Education. It is located on a 62-acre campus in Madison, South Dakota.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,241
Established in 1881
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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62-acre campus in Madison (population: 7,322), 50 miles from Sioux Falls; branch campus in Sioux Falls.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Dakota State University
820 North Washington Avenue
Madison, SD
57042

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
35%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
84%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
23%
Top 1/2
55%
Bottom 1/2
45%
Bottom 1/4
15%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
480
75th
600
25th
460
75th
26
25th
17
75th
27
25th
18
75th
27
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $20
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

78%

acceptance rate

Accepted 696
Declined 186
Total Received 882

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Rank
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$5,725

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,633
Housing $4,520
Food $4,108
Additional fees $6,286
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $25,747
Average Financial Aid - $5,725
Total with Avg. Aid $20,022

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,907,447
State $201,873
Institutional $507,164
Other external $520,807
Total $4,137,291

Non-need-based

Federal $24,230
State $82,455
Institutional $207,151
Other external $212,724
Total $526,560

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 888 DSU-9988
F: 605 256-5020
fa@dsu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Softball yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, basketball, football, gun, soccer, softball, spikeball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, North Star Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Artificial Intelligence yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Computer Graphics yes
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other yes
Computer Teacher Education yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
General Studies yes yes
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator yes
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician yes
Information Science/Studies yes yes yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics and Statistics yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Informatics yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other yes
Strategic Intelligence yes
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager yes yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Cyber Operations
  2. Computer Science
  3. Network/security Administration

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Education

3,241

total students

59%

in-state

41%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

85%

2,757
students

Female
38%
1,035

Male
62%
1,722

15%

484
students

Female
25%
121

Male
75%
363

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

51%

1,396
students

Female
29%
401

Male
71%
995

49%

1,361
students

Female
47%
634

Male
53%
727

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
81%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.60
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 31
Countries most often represented Ethiopia
Nepal
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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