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Dakota State University

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world rank  1753

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Overview

Founded in 1881, the Dakota State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Madison (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), South Dakota. This institution also has a branch campus in Madison. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dakota State University (DSU) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Dakota State University (DSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 144-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Dakota State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Dakota State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Dakota State University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Dakota State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym DSU
Founded 1881
Motto We are rising
Colours DSU Blue and Trojan Blue
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address 820 N Washington Avenue
Madison
57042-1799 South Dakota
United States
Dakota State University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Dakota State University Phone Number (605) 256 5111
Dakota State University Fax Number (605) 256 5020
Other locations Madison

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Dakota State University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Dakota State University's academic range and degree level offering.



Dakota State University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Dakota State University's areas of study and degree levels currently offered. The above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Dakota State University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Dakota State University.



Dakota State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Dakota State University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Dakota State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Dakota State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Dakota State University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Dakota State University's Admission Office Admission Office

Dakota State University
Madison 57042
(605) 256 5139
888 378 9988

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Dakota State University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate. The above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Dakota State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Dakota State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Dakota State University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Dakota State University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Dakota State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Dakota State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Dakota State University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Dakota State University is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Dakota State University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Dakota State University's Library
Dakota State University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 34,499 physical volumes, 1,486 physical media and 61 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 9 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Dakota State University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Dakota State University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Dakota State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 925 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Dakota State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Dakota State University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Dakota State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Dakota State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Dakota State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Dakota State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Dakota State University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Dakota State University's facilities and services. The information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Dakota State University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Dakota State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Dakota State University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
  • Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • South Dakota Department of Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Dakota State University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Dakota State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Dakota State University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Dakota State University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Dakota State University's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

Dakota State University's X page review

YouTube YouTube

Dakota State University's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

Dakota State University's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Dakota State University's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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