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Dakota State University

Madison, SD 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate80%
Acceptance Rate80%

About Dakota State University

Dakota State University is a public, state university in the rural area of Madison, South Dakota. Dakota State University was founded in 1881. The college enrolls around 3,241 students per year, including 2,805 undergrads.

Dakota State University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Dakota State University. The acceptance rate at Dakota State University is 80%. Out of 866 applications received in 2022, 690 students were offered admission.

Dakota State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 80%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 12%

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Dakota State University is located in Madison, South Dakota, near Sioux Falls.

If you want to see Dakota State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 29 to Madison, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Sioux Falls Regional.

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College Info

820 North Washington Madison, SD 57042-1799

Campus Setting: Rural

Dakota State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Dakota State University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Dakota State University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Dakota State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

950 - 1260

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Math SAT Range

460 - 600

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Reading SAT Range

480 - 640

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1260 and Above

Good

950 to 1260

Avg

950 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Dakota State University students is 1099. Applicants with SAT scores of 1260 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Dakota State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 950 to 1260 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 950 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Dakota State University.

Dakota State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$15,080

In State

$18,182

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,616
$10,718
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$7,464
$7,464
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Dakota State University is like? There are approximately 3,241 students enrolled at Dakota State University, including 2,805 undergraduate students and 436 graduate students. 50% percent of students attend school full-time, 60% percent are from SD and 40% percent of students are from other states.

50%

Full Time

49%

Part Time

60%

In State

40%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,241

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

80%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,616

Out-of-State

$10,718

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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