- AcademicsB-
- ValueB+
- DiversityB-
- CampusC+
- AthleticsC
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationB
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeC
- SafetyA
Dakota State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
North Star Athletic Association
Address
820 N Washington Ave
Madison, SD 57042
Website
Dakota State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
84%
SAT Scores Range
850-1135
ACT Scores Range
19-25
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Will You Get In?
Test Scores and GPA for Dakota State University
Cost
Net Price
$14,166/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 76%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.17 responses
- 81%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.16 responses
- 81%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.16 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Computer and Information Systems Security
35 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
27 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
21 GraduatesElementary Education
19 GraduatesNetwork, Database, and System Administration
18 GraduatesRespiratory Care Therapy
18 GraduatesComputer Graphics
17 GraduatesGame and Interactive Media Design
16 GraduatesInformation Studies
16 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
15 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,154Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
35%
Varsity Athletes
15%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 68%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.22 responses
Poll
- 63%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.27 responses
After Dakota State University
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,400/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
41%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 100%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.13 responses
Dakota State University Reviews
227 reviews
All Categories
I absolutely love it at DSU. The instructors are really great in their fields, they actually know what they are talking about, and I enjoy going to class to learn from them. Plus, since it is a small campus you really get to know the faculty outside of the classroom too. As an English Education major, most of the English department know me personally and I enjoy just chatting with them.
Dakota State is very technologically integrated too. Every student is lent a tablet computer for classwork and they work really well for homework. They are not pristine machines, but they get the job done.
The campus is small, the environment is super friendly, not to mention really nerdy (which I love), and the friends that I have met here are like my new family. I would not change anything about my situation if I could, except to maybe become more involved on such an awesome campus!
Dakota State is very technologically integrated too. Every student is lent a tablet computer for classwork and they work really well for homework. They are not pristine machines, but they get the job done.
The campus is small, the environment is super friendly, not to mention really nerdy (which I love), and the friends that I have met here are like my new family. I would not change anything about my situation if I could, except to maybe become more involved on such an awesome campus!
I liked how all the teachers were very helpful and kind. Everyone at the school knew almost everyone. The school year was a bit messy because of all the construction that was going on but the campus was still beautiful! I change I wish there could be would have to be all the construction and adding more parking to the campus. Other than that Dakota State University is a great school!
The admissions process was great! As a transfer student, you were put into a separate section than other incoming freshmen. They also gave you a separate advisor to help you through the transition process and checked up on you repeatedly throughout the first semester.