Madison, SD
location
Public
type
Rural
setting
42%
58%
student ratio
2,962
total students
Rolling
fall application deadline
84%
acceptance rate
Moderately Difficult
admission difficulty
Average test scores for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled.
Not
Reported
Reported
sat math
Not
Reported
Reported
sat reading
Not
Reported
Reported
sat writing
23
act composite
Majors & Degrees
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's
Associate's
- Biological/life sciences
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences Related
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Business/marketing
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Accounting
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Business Administration and Management
Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Finance
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Marketing/Marketing Management
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Computer and information sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Computer and Information Systems Security
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Computer Graphics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Information Science/Studies
Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management
Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Associate Degree offered for this major.
- Education
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Biology Teacher Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Business Teacher Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Computer Teacher Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Mathematics Teacher Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Special Education Related
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- English
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English Language and Literature Related
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Health professions and related sciences
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
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Health Information/Medical Records Technology
Associate Degree offered for this major.
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Respiratory Care Therapy
Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Liberal arts/general studies
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General Studies
Associate Degree offered for this major.
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics and Statistics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Parks and recreation
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Physical sciences
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Physical Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
- Visual and performing arts
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Game and Interactive Media Design
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Admissions
84% of applicants are admitted.
- Acceptance Rate
- Applied972
- Accepted820
- Acceptance Rate84%
- Enrolled2,962
- Female Applicants326
- Females Accepted267
- Female Acceptance Rate81%
- Male Applicants646
- Males Accepted553
- Male Acceptance Rate85%
- Applying
- Application Deadlines
- Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
- Fall freshmen Yes
- Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
- Early decision plan Not Reported
- Other early decision plan Not Reported
- Transfer Yes
- Test Scores Accepted
- Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
- SAT Critical Reading 490 620
- SAT Math 460 620
- SAT Writing
- ACT Composite 23 19 26
- * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition
- In-state tuition *$7,191
- Out-of-state tuition *$10,120
- In-district tuitionNot Reported
- * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
- Fees
- Full-time student fees$1,956
- Room and board *$6,720
- Room only *$3,658
- * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
- Other Payment Considerations
- Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
- Tuition pre-payment planNo
- Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
- Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens
Financial Aid
- Average Financial Aid Package:$8,117
- Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$7,718
- Average International Student Financial Aid Package:$2,268
- Average Loan Aid:$4,108
- Average Grant Aid:$5,138
- Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$4,374
- Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:100%
- Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 74%
- Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met: 10%
Student Body
- Gender
- Total Undergraduate Students2,962
- Male Student Percentage58%
- Female Student Percentage42%
- Race/Ethnicity
- Hispanic/Latino3.9%
- Black or African American3.8%
- White or Caucasian83.75%
- American Indian or Alaska Native.84%
- Asian1.68%
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.05%
- Two or more races3.85%
- Unknown or International Student.79%
- Other Student Statistics
- International Breakout1.33% representing 19 other countries
- Out-of-state Students39% out-of-state student
Campus Life
- Housing
- College-owned housing available Yes
- Housing Requirements None
- Housing options Coed housing , Male-only housing
- Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing Not Reported
- Student Activities
- Student-run campus newspaper Yes
- Drama / theater group Yes
- Student-run radio station Yes
- Student-run television station No
- Marching band No
- Choral groups Yes
- Student Services
- Legal services No
- Health clinic Yes
- Personal / psychological counseling Yes
- Women's center No
- Student Organizations
- Greek fraternities No
- Greek sororities No
- Local fraternities No
- Local sororities No
- Other organizations Not Reported
- Most popular organizations Gaming Club, Computer Club, Student Senate, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru)
- Campus Security and Safety
- 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Not Reported
- 24-hour patrols by trained officers Not Reported
- Students patrols Not Reported
- Late-night transport / escort services Not Reported
- Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
- Other Not Reported
Athletics
Member of the: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
- Men's Sports
- Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
- Baseball No Yes Yes
- Basketball Yes Yes Yes
- Cheerleading No Yes No
- Cross-country running No Yes Yes
- Football No Yes Yes
- Soccer Yes No No
- Softball Yes No No
- Table Tennis Yes No No
- Tennis Yes No No
- Track No Yes Yes
- Volleyball Yes No No
- Weight Lifting Yes No No
- Women's Sports
- Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
- Baseball No No No
- Basketball Yes Yes Yes
- Cheerleading No Yes No
- Cross-country running No Yes Yes
- Football No No No
- Soccer Yes No No
- Softball Yes Yes Yes
- Table Tennis Yes No No
- Tennis Yes No No
- Track No Yes Yes
- Volleyball Yes Yes Yes
- Weight Lifting Yes No No
Faculty
- Faculty Breakdown
- Total Faculty145
- Full-time Percentage66%
- Part-time Percentage34%
- Female Percentage37%
- Male Percentage63%
- Student:Faculty RatioNot Reported
Location & Contact
820 North Washington
Madison, SD 57042-1799
USA
Ms. Tory Bickett
Admissions Senior Secretary
Phone: 605-256-5139
Fax: 605-256-5020
Email: admissions@dsu.edu
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