Dakota State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Dakota State University
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Dakota State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Madison, South Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,950, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,616, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,718.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankRequired to be considered for admission
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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 Percentile20-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1020-1340
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
4k
Students enrolled
77%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Unknown
3%
Black
5%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
25% 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
48
Total Online Enrollment
2,699
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.77% online, 23% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
26% On-campus
74% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates85% online
Associate100% online
Bachelor's50% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's100% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Graduate | $5,999 | $11,199 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $8,990 |
| On-campus other expenses | $6,286 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,776 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $7,757 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,877 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $24,092 | $27,194 |
| Off-campus without family | $24,092 | $29,451 |
| Off-campus with family | $15,693 | $18,795 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
26%
State Grant Aid
19%
Institution Grant Aid
79%
Pell Grant
25%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 6 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 7 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 8 | Military Technologies And Applied Sciences. | |||
| 9 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 10 | Physical Sciences. |
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