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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.
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College Info
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
Composite SAT Range
950 - 1260
Math SAT Range
460 - 600
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
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 Time49%
Part Time60%
In State40%
Out-of-StateData 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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