Dakota State University

Dakota State University (Dakota State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Madison, SD. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.

The 2022 tuition & fees of Dakota State University is $9,633 for South Dakota residents and $12,735 for out-of-state students. 49% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,824.

The school has a total enrollment of 3,186 and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $43,100. The salary range after graduation from Dakota State varies by field of study and the average salary range $26,000 to $53,100.

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Directory Information

Address	820 N Washington Ave, Madison, SD 57042-1799
Phone	605-256-5111
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Master's College and University (smaller programs)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship

Dakota State University Campus, Madison, SD

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Dakota State University are $9,633 for in-state students and $12,735 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $6,731 for in-state students and $11,931 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $9,731 for South Dakota residents and $12,865 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $6,803 for South Dakota residents and $12,054 for out-of-state students.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $43,100. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer and Information Sciences program shows the highest salary with $53,100 after graduating.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$9,633	$12,735
Graduate	$6,731	$11,931

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$9,731	$12,865
Graduate	$6,803	$12,054

The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2022 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Dakota State University is 84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 56%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,100.

The average graduation rate is 49%. Total 3,186 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 Key Academics Statistics at Dakota State
Admission Stats »	84% Acceptance Rate / 56% Yield
Test Scores »	1,100 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »	49%
Retention Rate	71%(full-time), 33% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »	3,186 (2,740 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,824
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$43,100
Average Salary by Field of Study	$26,000 - $53,100

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student 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. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at Dakota State
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

Dakota State provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at Dakota State
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Dakota State University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 773. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $3,149.