Dakota State University
820 N Washington AveMadison, SD 57042
(605) 256-5111
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 4740
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.dsu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $7,506.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $18,485.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $20,965.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 435 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 415 | 575 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 94% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 41% |
| Average Federal Grant | $3,994.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 15% |
| Average state aid | $1,004.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 58% |
| Average institutional aid | $1,426.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 80% |
| Average student loan | $6,932.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Accounting
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Teacher Education
- Design and Visual Communications
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Finance
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- General Studies
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Special Education and Teaching
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Dakota State University Scholarships
Titan John Gioglio Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Dakota State University who participate in varsity athletics at DSU. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be involved in community service activities. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Leslie Grayson Kern Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Dakota State University who participate in the football program. Applicants must demonstrate qualities of leadership, good character and sucess in academics. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Hazel Devere Koch Trust Annual Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Dakota State University who participate in Music at DSU. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Roger & Melodee Anderson Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Dakota State University who participate in the sport of football. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Maurice & Alice Poppen Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for freshmen attending Dakota State University who participate on the men's basketball player. Number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
South Dakota Scholarships
Native American Student Scholarships
Scholarship for Native American students attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Errol EerNisse Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate juniors or seniors attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, enrolled in the College of Engineering. Selection is based on academic merit. Award amount varies. more...
Clifford B. Lowe Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology who are majoring in Physics. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for this award. Preference given to students with financial need. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Kenneth Hayter Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate student attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, enrolled in the College of Engineering. Preference given to juniors or seniors who have been working for the SDSU Physical Plant and show interest in this type of work. more...
Sioux Falls Area Retired Teachers Scholarship
Scholarship for college juniors attending a South Dakota college or university pursuing a degree in Education.. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Contact the financial aid office or the Foundation for more information and/or application. more...
Wayne Covey-Dakota Pride Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending South Dakota State University, majoring in Agriculture. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Civil Engineering Scholarships
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology who are majoring in Civil Engineering. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for this award. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Neil G. Simpson Memorial Award
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology who are involved in one of the school's competitive sports programs. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Hatterscheidt Scholarship
Scholarship for South Dakota residents who are undergraduate students enrolled at Augustana College. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Ardelle & Kenneth Lundeen Scholarship in Economics
Annual award for a non-traditional student attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Economics. Selection is based on scholarship and promise to the profession. Award amount varies. more...