Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.6k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Dakota State University
Madison, SD
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,633
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,735
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,990
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,776
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$18,623
Net price (after aid)$19,725
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$15,948
$30k – $48k$16,778
$48k – $75k$20,432
$75k – $110k$21,975
$110k+$21,121
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$50,970
Median debt at graduation$23,500
Est. monthly loan payment$249
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants16%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans36%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$12.7k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.6k
below avg
Out-of-state
$12.7k
below avg
Net price
$19.7k
Pell
16%
Median debt
$23.5k
Earnings (10y)
$51k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
AgricultureArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesEngineeringEducationComputer ScienceCommunications
Programs (15)
Arts & Humanities
MusicEnglish LiteratureHistory
Health Sciences
Health InformaticsPublic HealthPre-Med
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyInternational Relations
Engineering
Civil EngineeringChemical Engineering
Education
Elementary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
98%
SAT range
1020 - 1340
ACT range
20 - 26
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- Where is Dakota State University located?
- Dakota State University is located in Madison, SD, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Dakota State University?
- Dakota State University is a public university based in SD. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Dakota State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Dakota State University is approximately 98%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Dakota State University?
- Dakota State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,633 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Dakota State University?
- Dakota State University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,527 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Dakota State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Dakota State University.
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