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Dakota State University Graduate Degrees Programs

Dakota State University is a public institution located in Madison, SD. A Distant Town offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Dakota State University Rankings

Dakota State appears in the following rankings for graduate degrees programs at the masters level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 18	State — South Dakota
Overall Quality	#120 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#971 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Dakota State University?

Contact details for Dakota State are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	820 N Washington Ave, Madison, SD 57042-1799
Phone:	6052565111
Website:	dsu.edu/
Admissions:	dsu.edu/admissions/index.html
Financial Aid:	dsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.html

How Do I Get Into Dakota State?

You can apply to Dakota State online at: https://dsu.edu/apply.html

Dakota State is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

How Hard Is It To Get Into Dakota State?

Dakota State maintains an acceptance rate of 88%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford Dakota State University?

Tuition & Fees

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Dakota State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,018 students enrolled at Dakota State. Dakota State is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Dakota State University Graduate Student Diversity

558 of Dakota State’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Dakota State, approximately 69% are male and 31% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Dakota State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	34
Black or African American	59
Hispanic	32
White	315
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	9
Non-Resident	85

Online Learning at Dakota State University

Dakota State offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 31 students took at least one online class and 613 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Academic Programs at Dakota State University

Dakota State offers 13 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.