School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 820 North Washington Avenue Admissions Office Madison, SD 57042 (605) 256-5139 (888) 378-9988 Fax: (605) 256-5020 [email protected] Contact: Amy Crissinger Director of Admission |
Main Address 820 North Washington Avenue Madison, SD 57042 (605) 256-5139 www.dsu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,296 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 273 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,450 Graduate enrollment: 379 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 96% |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Design/Visual Communications C Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Graphics B Education Biology Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Medical Insurance Coding C Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mathematics Mathematics for information systems B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Physical Sciences Physical Sciences – General B Science Technologies Chemical Technology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Dakota State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (605) 256-5111 |
| Website: | dsu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | dsu.edu/admissions/apply-now |
| Address: | 820 N Washington Ave, Madison, SD 57042-1799 |
| Setting: | 32 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,190 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 49% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,308 (41% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,927 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $11,843 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 93% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $3,585 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Dakota State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Dakota State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Education | 8 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 9 | 5 | 27 | 6 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Dakota State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Dakota State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,927 |
| Out-of-state | $11,843 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,181 |
| Out-of-state | $11,066 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 301 | 93% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 255 | 79% | $3,585 |
| Student loan aid | 255 | 79% | $6,782 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,161 | 41% | $3,961 |
| Federal student loans | 1,326 | 47% | $6,757 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Dakota State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Dakota State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 920 | 580 | 340 | Percent admitted | 100% | 82% | 83% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 36% | 39% | 30% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Dakota State University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 3,190 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,844 |
| Graduate enrollment | 346 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Dakota State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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