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Dakota State University

Tuition
12,756
Students
5,644
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

5,644

Graduation Rate

51%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.05%

Apply

2,418

Accepted

2,129

Attend

383

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$20

Graduate

$35

Test Scores

SAT Range

1190 - 1440

ACT Range

20 - 27

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$9,654

Out-of-State

$12,756

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,902

State/Local Grants

$1,317

Institutional/Scholarships

$3,560

Graduate

In-State

$6,731

Out-of-State

$11,931

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$10,757

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$9,742

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Personal Expenses

$6,377

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

90

Average Assistance

$5,650

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

72

Average Assistance

$2,591

Academics

Graduation Rate51%

Student Faculty Ratio35:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • General Studies

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Medical Informatics
  • Business Administration and Management, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled5,644

Undergraduate

4,186

Graduate

1,458

Full-Time

46%

Part-Time

54%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Baseball

Women's

  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.