Dakota State University
Madison, SD
Overview
Dakota State University is a public institution located in Madison, SD. It has a total enrollment of 3,774 students.
3,066
Undergrads708
Grad Students88.0%
Acceptance43.0%
Grad RateAcademics
18.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio75.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)43.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate31.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate3,066
Undergraduate Enrollment708
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
88.0%
Acceptance Rate3.52
Average GPATest Optional
Test Policy$20
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Financial Aid & Costs
$17,882
Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)Cost Breakdown
Tuition (In-State)
$7,616
Room & Board
$9,066
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,718
Financial Aid
88%
Receiving Aid28%
Pell Grant Recipients$5,371
Avg Grant (recipients)$7,339
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Campus Life
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Housing Capacity
895 beds
Housing Guarantee
Data not available
Dining
Meal Plan Available
No
Meal Plan Type
Data not available
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Public
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,066
Acceptance Rate
88%
Graduation Rate
43%
In-State Cost
$16,682
Out-of-State Cost
$19,784
Visit Website
Madison, SD 57042-1799
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