Dakota State University Admission
Application Fee
$20
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
78.91%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
53.45%
Freshmen Enrollment
372
SAT Scores
1,080
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 882 students have applied and 696 students have allowed to admit to Dakota State University (Acceptance rate: 78.91%). Dakota State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 53.45 % where 372 students have finally enrolled out of 696 admitted students.
Dakota State acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Augustana University and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.81%).
Dakota State enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 28.97%).
How to Apply to Dakota State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Dakota State.
| Admission | https://dsu.edu/admissions/index.html |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://dsu.edu/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | https://dsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://dsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/cost-aid/net-price-calculator.html |
| Athletic | https://dsu.edu/about-dsu/consumer-information/index.html |
| Disability Service | https://dsu.edu/student-life/disability-services/index.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Dakota State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Dakota State University is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Dakota State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,230). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota State University | 1,080 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,230 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota | 1,131 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Dakota State University, 43 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,080 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 530 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 460 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 940 | 1,080 | 1,240 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Dakota State University, 296 students submitted ACT scores (80% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| English | 17 | 21 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 27 |
Dakota State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Dakota State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |