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Dakota State University

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820 N Washington Ave, Madison, SD 57042-1799
Dakota State University is a public institution located in Madison, SD. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,031 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at Dakota State University is less competitive with an acceptance rate of 84%, while the annual tuition including fees is $7,541 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,031
Acceptance Rate
84%
SAT Range
1,010 – 1,190
ACT Range
19 – 26

Admissions

Applicants712
Application Fee$20
Admitted595
Acceptance Rate84%
Enrolled383
Enrollment Rate64%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$22,758
In-state tuition$7,541
Total cost (out-of-state)$25,828
Out-of-state tuition$10,611
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Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
88%
Students receiving financial aid
94%

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
62%
Out-of-state
37%
International
1%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
errorEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Computer and Information Sciences
57%
Education
13%
Business, Management and Marketing
9%
Health Professions
8%
Liberal Arts and Sciences
6%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness Studies
3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
2%
English Language and Literature
2%
Mathematics and Statistics
1%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$33,300
8 years after graduation
$36,100
10 years after graduation
$38,700

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Cross Country, Other Sports

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Golf, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Cross Country, Volleyball, Other Sports

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