Dakota State University
Madison, SD · Public · 2,071 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$53K
In-state tuition
$10K
Out-of-state tuition
$13K
Graduation rate
49%
Acceptance rate
88%
Median debt
$16K
Borrowing rate
32%
Earnings (all students)
$49K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Small (<25k) |
| Region | Plains |
| ZIP | 57042-1799 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$27K
Federal aid / UG
$1K
Est. net price
$25K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1215 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 23.0 |
| First-year retention | 75% |
| SAT math (median) | 553 |
| Undergraduate composition | 74% White · 4% Black · 5% Hispanic · 3% Asian |
| Official website | https://dsu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $51K | $23K |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $50K | $21K |
| Information Science/Studies. | $43K | $22K |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $39K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $38K | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | $26K | $27K |
Compare with similar colleges in — SD
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State University | $10K | 62% | $14K | $59K |
| University of South Dakota | $10K | 60% | $16K | $58K |
| Southeast Technical College | $8K | — | $10K | $51K |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $12K | 52% | $16K | $78K |
| Black Hills State University | $9K | 42% | $12K | $49K |
| Lake Area Technical College | $8K | — | $8K | $49K |
| Northern State University | $10K | 52% | $14K | $51K |
| Oglala Lakota College | $3K | 7% | — | $24K |
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