Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1881Distant townSEVP certified

About

Dakota State University (DSU) is a public university in Madison, South Dakota, United States. The school was founded in 1881 as a normal school, or teacher training school. Education is still the university's heritage mission, but a signature mission of technology was added by the state legislature in 1984 to specialize in "programs in computer management, computer information systems, and other related undergraduate and graduate programs".

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$13,130
Estimated total for international students: US$29,863
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$9,938
Total cost for in-state students: US$26,671

Net price calculatordsu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,071
Graduate students: 708
International undergraduates: 6%
Students per teacher: 18 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 88%
SAT: Reading and writing 570–680 · Maths 620–760
ACT: 20–27

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 49%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$53,378

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (56)

Bachelor's degrees21 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesInformation Science/StudiesIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMedical Illustration and InformaticsPhysical Sciences, GeneralSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees6 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducational/Instructional Media DesignInformation Science/StudiesMedical Illustration and Informatics

Doctoral degrees3 subjects

Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementInformation Science/Studies

Associate's degrees8 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesInformation Science/StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMedical Illustration and Informatics

Undergraduate certificates12 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesInformation Science/StudiesMathematicsPolitical Science and GovernmentRhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduate certificates6 subjects

Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementInformation Science/StudiesMathematicsMedical Illustration and InformaticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.