Dakota State University
Dakota State University is a public 4-year institution in Madison, SD. It enrolls about 3,508 students and admits roughly 98% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Madison, SD 57042 |
| County | Lake County |
| Enrollment | 3,508 |
| Acceptance rate | 98% |
| Applicants / admitted | 988 / 967 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,633 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $12,735 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 49% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 75% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $19,115 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 490–660 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–26 |
| Website | https://dsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 6052565111 |
Admissions
About 988 students applied and 967 were admitted. Of those admitted, 394 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,633 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $12,735. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $19,115 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,948 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,778 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $20,432 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,975 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,121 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 359 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 49% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Dakota State University is in Madison, SD, Lake County. Its coordinates are 44.0130, -97.1134.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Dakota State University?
About 98% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 988 applicants.
How much does Dakota State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,633 for in-state students and $12,735 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Dakota State University?
About 3,508 students are enrolled.