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# Dakota State University

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

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 44.013014, -97.113358

### Summary

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

### Description

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.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 219,082
- **State**: SD
- **City**: Madison
- **Address**: 820 N Washington Ave
- **Zip Code**: 57042
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: https://dsu.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **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
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Master's Large/Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: Research Colleges and Universities
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services