Dakota State University (DSU)

(Madison, SD)

Forget the Silicon Valley; DSU leads the way on the Silicon Prairie! Dakota State University in Madison, SD has some of the newest degree programs in the areas of business, computer science, education, physical science and liberal arts infused with technology. We have come a long way from being the first teacher education institution in the Dakota Territory founded in 1881.

While some of the original buildings are still around, the campus has been completely upgraded with wireless high-speed Internet and all DSU students receive the latest Tablet PC’s to take into the classroom and back to their dorm room.

Along with our techy edge, we provide students with a quality education that has led to high job placement rates for our graduates. Over 93% of our recent graduating class received employment within a year of graduating.

We have also been name the top baccalaureate public college in the Midwest by U.S.News and World Report, for the fifth year in a row! Many of our online programs have also been considered “best buys” by GetEducated.com.

Admissions

91%
of Applicants Admitted
  • Offers Rolling Admission
SAT Recommended
  • 19–25 ACT Composite
  • 17–24 ACT English
  • 17–25 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$14,000
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $6,897
  • $8,611
  • $5,100
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

2,870
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • 52% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Accounting, Finance, General Business, Management, Marketing

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Liberal Arts

Journalism & Communication

Advertising

Military

ROTC & JROTC

Science & Math

Biology, Math

Visual Arts & Design

3-D Design, Animation, Art, Digital Arts, Game & Interactive Media Design, Graphic Design

Extra Curriculars

Admission Guides, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Art Club, Cross Country, Dancing, Football, Drama, Computer Club, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Phi Beta Lambda, Math, Phi Eta Sigma, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Science, Softball, Sports, Student Council, Track & Field, Volleyball, Video Games, International Society, JROTC, Martial Arts Club, Math Club, School Newspaper, Science Club, Student Government & Council

Long Description

Dakota State, founded in 1881 as a Normal school, is a public university. Its 40-acre campus is located 4 blocks from Madison's business district.

Mailing Address

820 N Washington Ave
Madison, SD 57042-1799
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