Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Dakota State's acceptance rate is 78.91% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 53.45%. 603 men and 263 women applied to Dakota State and 490 men and 200 women students were accepted.
Among them, 274 men and 98 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Dakota State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 882 | 603 | 263 | 0 | 16 |
| Admitted | 696 | 490 | 200 | 0 | 6 |
| Enrolled | 372 | 274 | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.91% | 81.26% | 76.05% | - | 37.50% |
| Yield | 53.45% | 55.92% | 49.00% | - | 0.00% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 43 students (12% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 296 students (80%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Dakota State.
The median SAT score is 1,080 with 530 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 460 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Dakota State. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Dakota State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,067, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 940 | 1080 | 1240 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 26 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 372 first-year students enrolled in Dakota State. The proportion of full-time students is 97.58% and part-time students is 2.42%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 73.66% and women students is 26.34%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Dakota State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 372 | 274 | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 363 | 269 | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Dakota State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Dakota State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $20 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Dakota State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Dakota State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Admission Information | https://dsu.edu/admissions/index.html |
| Online Application | https://dsu.edu/apply.html |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research) |