Dakota State University: Review & Facts

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Dakota State University is a small four-year, public school with 3,245 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1881 and is the only school located in Madison, South Dakota.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Dakota State University.

Majors
Offered

34

Dakota State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Education, General Studies, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Dakota State University is fair at 74% (close to South Dakota average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

74%

Fair

The graduation rate at Dakota State University is low - 47%.

Student to faculty ratio at Dakota State University is reasonably decent: 18:1. Read more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median - around $10,800 annually. The additional fees at Dakota State University not covered by tuition are roughly $2,100; which totals $12,900 a year.

Read the details about Dakota State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

79%

Doable

As reported in recent government data, 882 applications were submitted and 696 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

Dakota State University might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Dakota State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,300

Medium

Dakota State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Dakota State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D

Unsafe

Dakota State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,000 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $4,300 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Dakota State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Dakota State University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Dakota State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Dakota State University
820 N Washington Ave
Madison, South Dakota
57042-1799, USA