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Dakota State University

Dakota State University is a small, public institution located in Madison, sd. Founded in 1881, Dakota State University offers undergraduate degrees in 53 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,894 undergraduates
cost $9,633 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Dakota State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 78.9%
SAT score average 1141
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.38
Application fee $20
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Dakota State University is known for one of its top majors: Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Mathematics and Statistics
Military and Protective Services

Popular majors

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer Software and Media Applications
Information Science/Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Special Education and Teaching
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,633
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,018
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $5,886
Cost of attendance* $24,737
Average financial aid package $9,871
Estimated cost $14,866 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $12,735
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,018
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $5,886
Cost of attendance* $27,839
Average financial aid package $9,871
Estimated cost $17,968 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Dakota State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,894, with gender binary students split 70% male and 30% female.

Total enrollment

3,280

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
62%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Dakota State University, students love their Esports Club. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 820 N Washington Ave, Madison, SD 57042-1799
phone 888-DSU-9988
address https://dsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Esports club

Computer club

Gaming club

International club

Campus crusade for christ (cru)

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Dakota State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Dakota State University?

Dakota State University is located in Madison, sd.

What is the acceptance rate at Dakota State University? 

The acceptance rate for Dakota State University is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Dakota State University?

The average high school GPA for Dakota State University students was 3.38.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Dakota State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Dakota State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $98,948.

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