| Dakota State University | vs. |
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|---|---|---|
| #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 | ||
| $9,633 South Dakota Residents $12,735 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $6,731 South Dakota Residents $11,931 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $5,725 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,080 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 78.91% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 53.45% | 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 | ||
| 3,241 | Total Enrollment | |
| 2,757 | Undergraduate | |
| 484 | Graduate | |
| 1,773 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduate Rate | |
| 74% | 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 | |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 134 | Number of faculties | |
| $81,180 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.