Dakota State University
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$7,541
Avg in-state tuition
$10,611
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Dakota State University
Dakota State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Madison, South Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,740, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The university offers 28 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,541, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,611.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
84% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1190
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
77%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
80%
Hispanic
4%
Unknown
3%
Black
3%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
36%
Socio-economic diversity
30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
35
Total Online Enrollment
2,440
Percent of Programs Online
36% On-campus
64% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 50% online
Associate 86% online
Bachelor's 46% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 100% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $7,541 | $10,611 |
Graduate | $5,939 | $11,088 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $7,148 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,874 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,433 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,807 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,010 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $20,763 | $23,833 |
Off-campus without family | $21,981 | $25,051 |
Off-campus with family | $13,751 | $16,821 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
56%
State Grant Aid
15%
Institution Grant Aid
69%
Pell Grant
30%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Graphics
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
BA
MA
DOC
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Graphics
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Graphics
BA
MA
DOC
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
8Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
9Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
10Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
11Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
12Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
13Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
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