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Dakota State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · South Dakota

Dakota State University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
88.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹11,98,197Out-of-state
Students
2,071Undergraduates
Students per teacher
19Student to faculty

About

Dakota State University (DSU) is a public university in Madison, South Dakota, United States. The school was founded in 1881 as a normal school, or teacher training school. Education is still the university's heritage mission, but a signature mission of technology was added by the state legislature in 1984 to specialize in "programs in computer management, computer information systems, and other related undergraduate and graduate programs".

Admissions planning estimate

88.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 53.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 97.87%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 97.9% (967/988; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

88 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,387
Offered a place 2,104
Enrolled 379

18% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1190-1440
4001600
ACT composite20-27
136

What a year costs

₹22,07,214 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹11,98,197
  • Housing₹9,15,085
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹22,07,214
After aid (average) ₹19,77,926

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹9,06,819
Out-of-state ₹11,98,197

Average aid awarded: ₹5,16,720 a year.

Outcomes and support

75.5%
Retention
51.3%
Graduation
52%
Get financial aid
28%
From out of state

One teacher for every 19 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 74.3%
Hispanic 4.5%
Multiracial 3.7%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.6%
Unknown 2.3%
Native American 2.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
English Language and Literature/Letters, Otherbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operationsbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Medical Illustration and Informaticsbachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate88.05%
Total Applicants2387
Admitted Applicants2104
Enrolled Applicants379
Application Fee₹1,879
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1190
SAT Composite 75th %1440
ACT Composite 25th %20
ACT Composite 75th %27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹9,06,819
Out-of-State Tuition₹11,98,197
Average Housing Cost₹9,15,085
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹19,77,926
Students Receiving Aid52%
Average Aid Awarded₹5,16,720
Out-of-State Students28%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.67%
Asian2.61%
Hispanic4.54%
White74.31%
Multiracial3.72%
Native American2.22%
Pacific Islander0.19%
International6.42%
Unknown Race2.32%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate51.3%
Retention Rate75.46%
Student/Faculty Ratio19:1
Total Undergraduates2071

Contact

Street Address820 N Washington Ave
ZIP Code57042
Phone6052565111
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/