| Dakota State vs. South Dakota State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#11 in Federal Region VIII Universities #7 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,633 South Dakota Residents $12,735 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,731 South Dakota Residents $11,931 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State |
| More$5,725 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,636 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,140 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter78.91% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.08% |
| Favorable53.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower40.00% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,241 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,327 |
| Smaller2,757 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,917 |
| Smaller484 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,410 |
| Smaller1,773 | Online Student Population | Larger2,128 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher59% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 934) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 134 | Number of faculties | 641 |
| Lower$81,180 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,547 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.