| Dakota State University | vs. |
 | South Dakota Community College Ranking University of South DakotaSinte Gleska UniversitySisseton Wahpeton CollegeNorthern State UniversityOglala Lakota CollegeBlack Hills State UniversitySouth Dakota School of Mines and TechnologySouth Dakota State UniversitySimilar South Dakota Colleges South Dakota State UniversityUniversity of South DakotaNorthern State UniversityBlack Hills State UniversitySouth Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyOglala Lakota CollegeSinte Gleska UniversitySisseton Wahpeton College | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 in Federal Region VIII Universities #7 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,654 South Dakota Residents $12,756 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $6,731 South Dakota Residents $11,931 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $5,792 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,320 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 88.05% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 17.99% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 3,774 | Total Enrollment | |
| 3,066 | Undergraduate | |
| 708 | Graduate | |
| 2,271 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduate Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 934) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,142) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 137 | Number of faculty | |
| $89,528 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.