Dakota State University
tuition & fees
$12,735
graduate tuition & fees
$11,931
acceptance rate
84%
Student Population
3,186
online students
1,756
Number of Programs
57
Financial Aid Amount
$4,824
SAT Scores
1,100
Graduation Rate
49%
About Dakota State University
Dakota State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Madison, South Dakota. Dakota State University ranked 7th in South Dakota Colleges and 11st in Federal Region VIII.
It has a total enrollment of 3,186 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The acceptance rate at Dakota State University is 84.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Dakota State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 820 N Washington Ave, Madison, SD 57042-1799 |
| Phone | 605-256-5111 |
| WEB | https://dsu.edu |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://dsu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://dsu.edu/admissions/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | https://dsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-tuition |
| Net Price Calculator | https://dsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-tuition/net-price-calculator |
| Athletic | dsu.edu/about-dsu/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | dsu.edu/student-life/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Dakota State University is 84.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 56.00%. The application fees are $20 for undergraduate programs and $35 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 56.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
Tuition & Fees
The 2022 tuition & fees at Dakota State University is $9,633 for South Dakota residents and $12,735 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $6,731 for South Dakota residents and $11,931 for out-of-students.
| South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,633 | $12,735 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $6,731 | $11,931 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 3,186 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 1,756 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Dakota State has 2,740 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 446 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,186 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,740 |
| Graduate Students | 446 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,756 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 57 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 32 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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