Dakota State vs. SD Mines |
#11 in Federal Region VIII Universities #7 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$9,633 South Dakota Residents $12,735 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,400 South Dakota Residents $14,800 Out-of-State |
cheaper$6,731 South Dakota Residents $11,931 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,500 South Dakota Residents $14,600 Out-of-State |
Less$5,725 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,336 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,080 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 26 ACT |
Tighter78.91% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.69% |
Favorable53.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower42.97% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger3,241 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,492 |
Larger2,757 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,163 |
Larger484 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller329 |
Larger1,773 | Online Student Population | Smaller107 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 934) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,091) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,880) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
134 | Number of faculties | 176 |
Lower$81,180 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,843 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.