Dakota State University (Dakota State) is a four-year, public school located in Madison, SD. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Dakota State's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,633 for South Dakota residents and $12,735 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 50% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,725.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 3,241 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
Dakota State's acceptance rate is 97.87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 40.74%. The median SAT scores is 1190 and the ACT socre is 22.
Dakota State ranked 1st in South Dakota Colleges rankings. Dakota State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Dakota State University is $9,633 for in-state students and $12,735 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $6,731 for in-state students and $11,931 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,633 for South Dakota residents and $12,735 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,731 for South Dakota residents and $11,931 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,633 | $12,735 |
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| Graduate | $6,731 | $11,931 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,633 | $12,735 |
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| Graduate | $6,731 | $11,931 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Dakota State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Dakota State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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