| USD vs. Dakota State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#290 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in Federal Region VIII Universities #7 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,432 South Dakota Residents $12,942 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,633 South Dakota Residents $12,735 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,731 South Dakota Residents $11,931 Out-of-State |
| More$6,850 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,725 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,185 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier99.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.91% |
| Lower29.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable53.45% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,856 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,241 |
| Larger7,132 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,757 |
| Larger2,724 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller484 |
| Larger3,288 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,773 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 934) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,142) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 636 | Number of faculties | 134 |
| Lower$78,836 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,180 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.