Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
1,205
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
44%
Average Aid Amount
$5,792
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
346
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
95%
Financial Aid Information at Dakota State
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,205 students (44% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $5,792. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 346 students (95% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Dakota State University is $9,654 for South Dakota residents and $12,756 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,205 students (44% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $5,792. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at Dakota State University for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 1,205 | 44% | $5,792 |
| Pell Grants | 440 | 16% | $4,733 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,001 | 36% | $6,483 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 346 beginning students (95% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 343 students (94% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at Dakota State University.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 346 | 95% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 317 | 87% | $5,263 |
| Federal Grants | 93 | 26% | $5,892 |
| Pell Grants | 91 | 25% | $5,208 |
| Other Federal Grants | 58 | 16% | $1,276 |
| State/Local Grants | 70 | 19% | $1,220 |
| Institutional Grants | 287 | 79% | $3,606 |
| Student Loans | 238 | 66% | $7,339 |
| Federal Student Loans | 233 | 64% | $5,073 |
| Other Student Loans | 56 | 15% | $10,085 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 265 have paid in-state tuition rates (73% of undergraduate students) and 98 students (27%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at Dakota State University.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 265 | 73% | $9,654 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 98 | 27% | $12,756 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 232 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended Dakota State University. Among them, 198 students have lived on campus and 3 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 188 | 182 | 198 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 12 | 4 | 10 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 180 | 161 | $849,926 | $4,722 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 33 | 33 | $280,468 | $8,499 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 22 | 22 | $168,713 | $7,669 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 29 | 22 | $116,428 | $4,015 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 41 | 34 | $101,367 | $2,472 |
| $110,001 or more | 55 | 50 | $182,950 | $3,326 |
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