Madison, South Dakota · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
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.
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Ranked #571 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #1392 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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820 N Washington Ave, Madison, South Dakota, 57042-1799
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1020–1340
SAT ERW: 490–660
SAT math: 530–680
ACT composite: 20–26
Total: 3,508
Undergrad: 2,950
Undergrad full-time: 1,533
Graduate: 558
Part-time: 1,858
In-state
Tuition: $9,633
Total cost on campus: $26,109
Out-of-state
Tuition: $12,735
Total cost on campus: $29,211
Room & board: $8,990
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 95%
Avg grant aid: $5,263
Pell grant recipients: 25%
Rent: $642 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.26 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $6.52
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.