Dakota State University
Madison, South Dakota
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship·GPA 3.47
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Dakota State University is a public university in Madison, South Dakota, United States, founded in 1881 as a normal school for teacher training. Education remains part of its mission, and since 1984 the university has also had a state-designated technology mission focused on computer management, computer information systems, and related undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Rankings
#571 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #571 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1392 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$9,633▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $26,109
Room & Board: $8,990
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 95%
Avg Grant Aid: $5,263
Pell Grant Recipients: 25%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$12,735▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $29,211
Room & Board: $8,990
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 95%
Avg Grant Aid: $5,263
Pell Grant Recipients: 25%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.24 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1020–1340▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1020–1340
SAT ERW: 490–660
SAT Math: 530–680
ACT Composite: 20–26
- Admit Rate
- 98%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.47
- Total Enrollment
- 3,508
- Undergrad
- 2,950
- Graduate
- 558
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Graduation Rate
- 49%
- Official Portal
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820 N Washington Ave, Madison, South Dakota, 57042-1799
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