Dakota State University South Dakota

Public South Dakota university with computer science focus and open admissions, enrolling 3,500 students.

College statistics

Address:
820 N Washington Ave
Madison, SD
57042
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://dsu.edu/
Setting:
Town
Annual In-State Tuition:
$7,616
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$10,718
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$16,682
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$19,784
Room and Board:
$9,066
Total Student Enrollment:
3,508
Acceptance Rate:
97.9%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
660
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
680
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
26
Endowment (End of Year):
$92,861,262
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Dakota State University is a public four-year institution in Madison, South Dakota, with a primary focus on computer and information sciences. The university serves a regional student population with accessible admissions, accepting 97.9% of applicants, and emphasizes hands-on learning in its professional and technical programs.

Total enrollment stands at 3,508 students. In-state tuition is $7,616 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,718. The total cost of attendance is $16,682 for in-state students and $19,784 for out-of-state students, including room and board of $9,066. The university is classified as a research college, reflecting its commitment to undergraduate and graduate education at the master's level.

The 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 660 and SAT Math is 680; the 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 26. Dakota State works best for students seeking affordable, technology-focused education in a small-town setting and those considering a regional public university for transfer pathways or career-ready programs. Visit dsu.edu for more information.