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Dakota State University

Madison, SD. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

LocationMadison, SD · Town
TypePublic
Undergraduates2,071
Acceptance rate98%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)880–940 · 16.6% submit
SAT estimated for all students840–900
ACT (middle 50%)20–27
Testing policyOptional
Graduation rate51%
First-year retention75%
Student–faculty ratio19:1
Cost of attendance$25,753 in-state · $28,855 out-of-state

Most popular majors: Computer science, Education, Business, Liberal arts & general studies, Biology.

Dakota State campus map

Campus map of Dakota State University in Madison, SD, showing Karl E. Mundt Library and Smith Zimmermann Museum, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops
Map of Dakota State University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Karl E. Mundt Library, Smith Zimmermann Museum.

Around campus

  • Places to eat: DQ Grill & Chill, Subway, El Vaquero, Stadium Sports Bar & Grill
  • Coffee: Strive 605 Nutrition
  • Shops: The 5th Season
  • Museums and culture: Dakota Prairie Playhouse, Madison Community Center
  • Parks: Memorial Park, Gerry Maloney Nature Area, Totland Park

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