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Dakota State University

Madison, SD, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Rural campus
Financial aid available
88%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
2,071
Students
Verified May 2026
18:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
50%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About Dakota State

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Location

Madison, SD, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
88.0%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$12,756/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
2,071
Campus Setting
Rural
Student/faculty ratio
18:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1215
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
570 - 680
SAT Math (25th-75th)
620 - 760
ACT (midpoint)
23
ACT (25th-75th)
20 - 27

Outcomes

Freshman retention
75%
Graduation rate (6yr)
50%
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,970

Profile

Classification
Masters College or University
Endowment
$21M
Avg net price (after aid)
$21,057/yr

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