Dakota State University
http://www.dsu.edu820 N Washington, Madison, South Dakota 57042-1799
(605) 256-5111
"The primary purpose of Dakota State University at Madison in Lake County is to provide instruction in computer management, computer information systems, electronic data processing and other related undergraduate and graduate programs. The secondary purpose is to offer two-year, one-year and short courses for application and operator training in the areas authorized by this section. This authorization includes the preparation of elementary and secondary teachers with emphasis in computer and information processing. Except for degree programs in existence during the 1983-84 academic year, the unique baccalaureate programs authorized for Dakota State University shall not be duplicated by the Board of ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Less than one year certificate One but less than two years certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
| Campus Setting | Town: Distant |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Dakota State University, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 39.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $2,255), and 53% receive loans ($6,454 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $4,890. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Dakota State University is $12,024 per year. |
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| Yearly Tuition | |
| Tuition Undergrad in State | $6,165 |
| Tuition Undergrad Out of State | $7,538 |
| Tuition Graduate in State | $3,336 |
| Tuition Graduate Out of State | $7,062 |
| Living Costs | |
| Total Expense in State on Campus | $15,962 |
| Total Expense Out of State On Campus | $17,335 |
| Enrollment & Graduation Rates | |
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In Fall 2009, 672 people applied to Dakota State University. Of the applicants, 94.0% were admitted (94.0% male & 93.0% female ) and 51.0% accepted (56.0% male and 46.0% female) Of the 2,592 undergraduate students at Dakota State University, 56.0% are part-time. A majority (70.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 77.0% of the 235 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 75.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 66.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 29.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 21.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 54.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 37.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 888-378-9988 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@dsu.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 820 N Washington Ave. Madison, SD 57042 |
| Admissions Website | http://www.admissions.dsu.edu/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.dsu.edu/apply.aspx |
| Application Fee | $20 |
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In order to be accepted to Dakota State University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 19 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 25 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 24 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 25 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 8 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 8 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 4 | 46 | |||
| Accounting | 4 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 29 | |||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | |||||
| Office Management and Supervision | 0 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 1 | 60 | 28 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||||
| Computer and Information Systems Security | 11 | 5 | |||
| Computer Graphics | 14 | ||||
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | 1 | ||||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 0 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies | 20 | 23 | 1 | ||
| Information Technology | |||||
| System Administration/Administrator | |||||
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 0 | 0 | |||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 7 | ||||
| Education | 45 | 29 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Business Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Computer Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 29 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | |||||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 10 | ||||
| Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other | |||||
| English language and literature/letters | 6 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 6 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 28 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 6 | 0 | |||
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 8 | ||||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | |||||
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 20 | 3 | |||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 7 | ||||
| General Studies | 7 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 0 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 0 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 15 | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 15 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 0 | ||||
| Science technologies/technicians | 1 | ||||
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 1 | ||||
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