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Dakota State University

Madison, SD

820 N Washington Ave, Madison, SD 57042

http://dsu.edu

Dakota State University is a public, online university based in Madison, SD. We've ranked it #755 in America on our all-around top colleges list, and admission is not selective, as the acceptance rate is 83%. It has a smaller student body with 1,327 full-time undergrads enrolled. 19% of graduates are awarded a Bachelor's in Information Science. Alternative in-demand picks include Computer Graphics, Network, Database, and System Administration, and Special Education and Teaching, but there are 29 unique offerings to choose from. It ranks third in South Dakota for its health care management, design and information technology programs. What's more, Dakota State University ranked 2nd in SD on our best online colleges list. For students based in South Dakota, full price tuition is $8,812 per year. Out-of-state residents, however, must shell out $11,636. Before you decide not to apply due to cost constraints, be cognizant that more than 90% of Dakota State students secure monetary aid. 46% of Dakota State University students conclude their college education with a degree in hand, prepared to enter the next stage of their lives: professional life. The median graduate takes home a salary of $33,300 two years after finishing their studies. After four additional years in the job market, the graduate's average annual earnings climbs 16.2% to $38,700; however, that is still 3.5% under the national median income for individuals. Applicants may also like to find that 1,056 people applied to Dakota State last year. Furthermore, , Dakota State receives around $1,586 in research funding per student. In terms of your cash flow, be aware that the average amount of federal grant aid awarded is $4,339. Dakota State's academics rating on School Authority is 8.24 and when rating its diversity, Dakota State received an 8.76. Related to student life, 32% of students at Dakota State live on campus. To wrap things up, six years after graduating, the highest-earning 25% of graduates rake in $54,000 or more and 93% of Dakota State graduates are employed six years after graduation.

Ratings

7.98

Party Scene

8.50

Location

8.24

Dorms

7.28

Campus Food

7.52

Student Life

8.97

Safety

Admissions

83%

Acceptance

SAT Score

960-1220

ACT Score

20-26

Application Deadline:
Rolling Admissions
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http://dsu.edu/admissions/apply-now
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Cost

Net Price:

$16,863/year

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Average Aid Awarded

$3,844/year

Students Recieving Financial Aid

95%

Academics

Professor Rating

8.76


18:1

Student Faculty Ratio
Graduation Rate

47%

Evening Degree Programs

No

Student Faculty Ratio

18:1

Majors

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Graduates by Major


Information Science

72

Computer and Information Systems Security

38

Computer Graphics

33

Network, Database, and System Administration

27

Special Education and Teaching

16

Accounting

15

Game Design and Interactive Media

13

Medical Records Administration

13

Value

In State Tuition
$9,276/year
Out of State Tuition
$12,249/year