DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

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Dakota State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Madison, SD). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

820 N Washington
Madison, SD 57042
Main Phone: (605) 256-5111
Web Site: www.dsu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,694 (full-time equivalent) students. 97.3% of students attend full-time, while 2.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 153 male students and 108 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 58.6% of the student body, while females made up 41.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 86.5% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

Other English Language And Literature

Health Care

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Specialized Life Sciences

Mathematics

Specialized Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Fine Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

School Accreditation

Dakota State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Dakota State University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Dakota State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

(for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 10,238
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,242
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 14,486

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.

Recommended (but not required):

The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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