Dakota State University

Location and Affiliation:

Dakota State University is located in Madison, SD, population 6303.
Affiliation: Public.

Population:

Dakota State’s enrollment is 1072 full-time and 993 part-time students.

• 53% female
• 1% black
• 1% Hispanic
• 1% American Indian
• 1% Asian
• 1% international

96% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 68%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:18

Academic Level:

• Dakota State University is a low Level 3 school
• ACT/SAT Optional
• The average high school GPA is 3.1
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is English 18-24, Math 18-25, Composite 19-24

Most Popular Majors:

• Business 25%
• Computer 43%
• Education 21%
• English 4%
• Math and Statistics 3%

Graduates:

43% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $20
• The admission application deadline is rolling
• The financial aid deadline is March 1

Generosity:
Average need met is 86%.

Features:

Dakota State University was founded in 1881 and is less than one hour northwest of Sioux Falls. Madison is in South Dakota’s southern lakes region. U.S. News & World Report ranks DSU the #1 public comprehensive college in the Midwest.

Contact:

Dakota State University Admissions 1-888-378-9988.

Learn more about DSU. http://www.dsu.edu