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Dakota State University

Tuition
12,735
Students
4,866
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

4,866

Graduation Rate

49%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.87%

Apply

988

Accepted

967

Attend

394

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$20

Graduate

$35

Test Scores

Sat Range

1020 - 1340

Act Range

20 - 26

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

$9,633

Out-of-State

$12,735

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,892

State/Local Grants

$1,220

Institutional/Scholarships

$3,606

Graduate

In-State

$6,731

Out-of-State

$11,931

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$10,085

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$8,990

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$6,286

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)

80

Average Assistance

$5,942

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

85

Average Assistance

$2,208

Academics

Graduation Rate49%

Student Faculty Ratio33:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Medical Informatics

Student Body

Students Enrolled4,866

Undergraduate

3,848

Graduate

1,018

Full-Time

48

Part-Time

52

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

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

Women's

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

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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