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98%
Open Admissions
49%
Graduation
About Dakota State University
Dakota State University is a public four-year institution located in Madison, South Dakota. With an enrollment of approximately 1,969 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 98%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 49%. Graduates earn a median salary of $50,970 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,725 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
98%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
49%
Enrollment
1,969
Total students
Median Earnings
$50,970
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,633
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,735
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,725
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1100–1360
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
20 – 26
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1100
Median
1173
75th
1360
4001600
SAT Math
25th
530
Median
553
75th
680
200800
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
23
75th
26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$12,735/yr
In-State Tuition$9,633/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$19,725/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$78,900
10-Year Earnings
$509,700
ROI Multiple
6.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Dakota State University
Student Outcomes
49%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$51k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,969
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
