Dakota State University
Madison, SD
2,962
Students
7,954
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
84%
Acceptance Rate
Rural
Setting
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Overview
Dakota State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Madison, SD, in a rural setting.
Location & Contact
Address
820 North Washington
Madison, SD 57042-1799
United States
Madison, SD 57042-1799
United States
Contact
Ms. Tory Bickett
Admissions Senior Secretary
Email: admissions@dsu.edu
Phone: 605-256-5139
Fax: 605-256-5020
Admissions Senior Secretary
Email: admissions@dsu.edu
Phone: 605-256-5139
Fax: 605-256-5020
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences Related |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer And Information Systems Security |
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| Computer Graphics |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| System, Networking, And LAN/WAN Management |
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| Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Business Teacher Education |
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| Computer Teacher Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Special Education Related |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature Related |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Information/medical Records Administration |
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| Health Information/medical Records Technology |
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| Respiratory Care Therapy |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics And Statistics |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Physical Sciences |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Game And Interactive Media Design |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
972
Applied
820
Accepted
2,962
Enrolled
Female Admissions
326
Females Applied
267
Females Accepted
82%
Male Admissions
646
Males Applied
553
Males Accepted
86%
Applying
20
Application Fee
3.17
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.6 Other requirements exist (see below) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 490 | 620 | |
| SAT Math | 460 | 620 | |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 19 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
7,299
In-state
10,272
Out-of-state
Fees
1,977
Full-time student fees
6,873
Room & board
3,723
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
7,954
Avg. Financial Aid Package
7,789
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
2,406
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,167
Avg. Loan Aid
5,095
Avg. Grant Aid
4,333
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
74%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,962
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
39%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.9% |
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| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| White or Caucasian | 83.75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.84% |
| Asian | 1.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 3.85% |
| Other | 0.79% |
Gender
Male (58.41%)
Female (41.59%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | Not Reported |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Nanocon and Day of Service
Homecoming, Nanocon and Day of Service
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Gaming Club, Computer Club, Student Senate, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru)
Gaming Club, Computer Club, Student Senate, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | |
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| Basketball | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | |
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| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
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| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
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| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Faculty
145
Total Faculty
Full-time - 96
Part-time - 49
Male - 92
Female - 53