Dakota State University

Madison, SD · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Dakota State University

Dakota State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Madison, SD, in a town setting. It enrolls about 2,071 students. The acceptance rate is 88%. 51% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $50,970.

88%

Acceptance

$21,057

Net price

2,071

Enrollment

51%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

88%

Acceptance rate

1,215

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading570–680

SAT Math620–760

ACT Composite20–27

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$21,057

Average net price

$9,654

In-state tuition

$12,756

Out-of-state tuition

$9,742

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$25,753

Total cost of attendance

17%

Students receiving Pell grants

34%

Students with federal loans

$23,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,317

$30–48K

$18,792

$48–75K

$19,165

$75–110K

$22,601

$110K+

$23,269

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Computer Science58.0%

Education16.3%

Business9.0%

Humanities5.8%

Biology2.7%

Parks & Recreation2.1%

Military Science1.9%

Health & Nursing1.7%

Math & Statistics1.5%

English0.4%

After Graduation

$50,970

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$46,146

Median earnings (6 yrs)

51%

Graduation rate

75%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,768

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,071

Total enrollment

23%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

28%

First-generation

Gender balance

36% women

64% men

Race & ethnicity

White

74%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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