Dakota State University
Madison, SD
Dakota State University is a public university located in Madison, SD, serving approximately 1,969 students. It has an acceptance rate of 98%.
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Tuition
$9,633
Acceptance
97.87%
Students
2,527
Type
University
Setting
Rural
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97.87%
SAT range
1020 - 1340
ACT range
20 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
2,527
Undergrads
1,969
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
14
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
11
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.02
Property Rate / 1,000
3.05
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Madison
Violent Rate / 100k
149
Property Rate / 100k
790
Location
Institution does not report this
Madison, SD 57042