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Dakota State University

Also known as: Dakota State

📍 Madison, South Dakota🏛️ Town Setting👥 2,071 Undergrads🔗 dsu.edu

Overview

Dakota State University is an small public research university in Madison, South Dakota. It enrolls about 2,071 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 88%. Graduates earn a median of $50,970 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

88%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,215

570–680

Net Price

$21,057

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

51%

Retention

75%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$50,970

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

88.0%

SAT Average

1,215

ACT Composite

20–27

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200570 – 680 (mid 50%)800

Math

200620 – 760 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

120 – 27 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,654

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$12,756

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,753

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$21,057

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$17,317
$30,001 – $48,000	$18,792
$48,001 – $75,000	$19,165
$75,001 – $110,000	$22,601
$110,001 +	$23,269

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

34.0%

Academics & Programs

Dakota State University offers programs across 13 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Computer & Information Sciences

65.8%

Education

12.2%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

5.9%

Business, Management & Marketing

5.5%

Health Professions

2.7%

Military Technologies

2.1%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

2.1%

Mathematics & Statistics

1.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

51%

On-Time (4yr)

34%

Retention (FT)

75%

% Earning >$25K

78%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$46,146

8 years

$46,966

10 years

$50,970

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

71.4%

White

55.0%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

74.3%

Black or African American

3.7%

Asian

2.6%

Hispanic / Latino

4.5%

Two or more races

3.7%

International

6.4%

Gender

Women

35.7%

Men

64.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dakota State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 88%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1215.

How much does Dakota State University cost?

In-state tuition is $9,654, and out-of-state is $12,756. Average net price after financial aid is $21,057.

What is Dakota State University known for?

Most popular programs include Computer & Information Sciences, Education, Liberal Arts & General Studies.

What's the graduation rate at Dakota State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 51%, and 75% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.