Dakota State University
Madison, SD, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
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100
79%
Acceptance Rate
882
Students Applied
80%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
209
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Test Optional
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No
Application Fee
$20
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
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Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
58%
Out-Of-State Students
40%
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
29
80%
Submitting ACT
12%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1122
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
460
75th
600
Reading
25th
480
75th
640
3.40
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
10
Top 25%
27
Top 50%
63
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
19
$30k - $48k
20
$48k - $75k
39
$75k - $110k
40
$110k+
58

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 605-256-5139
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

Do not let campus size or enrollment numbers scare you away, there is plenty of activities and fun to be had both on and off campus.
Cera from Sioux Falls, SD
The school may seem smaller than most, but it feels so much more like home that way. You always see someone you know which makes it less lonely. Don't be afraid to go out there and have a good time, put yourself out there - you won't be sorry.
Chasity from Parkston, SD
Have fun.
Chantelle from Sioux Falls, SD
Don't be affraid to ask for help when you need it. This campus is full of people who love to help and make things easier for you. Never feeling like you're on your own either.
Anastasia from Glendale, AZ
there is a whole world waiting out there for us. we just need to believe in ourselves, do our best, and the possibilities are unlimited. get involved in campus life. be smart about it. our future is beginning here.
Chad