About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Rose O'Brien
Recruitment Communications/Visit Coordinator
Recruitment Communications/Visit Coordinator
Address
820 N Washington Ave
Madison, SD 57042
Madison, SD 57042
Phone
1-888-378-9988
Email
rose.o'brien@dsu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Beacom Institute of Technology
Tunheim Classroom Building
Fieldhouse/Community Center
Caribou Coffee/Einstein's Bagels
Trojan Center/Student Union
Tunheim Classroom Building
Fieldhouse/Community Center
Caribou Coffee/Einstein's Bagels
Trojan Center/Student Union
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Lake Herman State Park
Madison Downtown - Egan Avenue (retail, food, professional services)
Prairie Village
West Twins Movie Theatre
Camp Lakodia
Madison is located about 45 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, which is the state's largest city.
Madison Downtown - Egan Avenue (retail, food, professional services)
Prairie Village
West Twins Movie Theatre
Camp Lakodia
Madison is located about 45 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, which is the state's largest city.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8:00-5:00
1-888-378-9988
8:00-5:00
1-888-378-9988
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 8:00am-5:00pm
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 8:00am-5:00pm
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
www.dsuathletics.com
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is approximately 45 miles from Madison. Madison has a small airport but it is not commercial.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Sioux Falls - North on Interstate 29 from Sioux Falls to Exit 109. West on Highway 34 18 miles. Take a right (north) on Washington Ave. Travel north until you reach the DSU campus.
Local Accommodations
AmericInn
Super 8
The Lakes Lodge
Save SchoolAdmissions
Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 1,056
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Average HS GPA: 3.21
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 610
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 610
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
18:1
Total Faculty
153
with Terminal Degree
87
94
Men
59
Women
14
Minority
5
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
23%
Graduate in 5 years
37%
Graduate in 6 years
43%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Graphics.
Information Science/Studies.
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Computer Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Special Education and Teaching, Other.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics and Statistics.
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MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES.
Strategic Intelligence.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Physical Sciences.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
23%
Graduate in 5 years
37%
Graduate in 6 years
43%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$3,961
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,575
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,222
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
74%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$29,962
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$4,269
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$7,299
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$10,272
Required Fees
$1,977
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,716
Transportation for Commuters
$2,421
On-Campus Room and Board
$6,873
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Agency Assistance (Veteran Benefits/ Department of Labor)
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,993
Foreign Countries Represented
31
Demographics
1.85%
Asian
3.07%
Black
4.29%
Hispanic
84.30%
Caucasian
1.41%
International
41% female
59% male
39% are out of state
48% are full time
52% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
36%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
84%
Campus Environment
Village
87/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Male
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Services Office
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Michelle Ruesink
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
A report of testing done by a licensed psychologist.Documentation Required for ADHD
A note from a licensed physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
No
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
50
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Sports
Athletic Division
NAIA
8% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Trojans)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Trojans)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
LGBT Support Groups: The DSU Gender and Sexuality Alliance represents PRIDE: People Respecting Individual Differences Everywhere.
All students, faculty, and staff interested in building a safe and affirming environment on campus are encouraged to join.
We welcome members of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer, Intersex and Asexual) Dakota State University community, and our straight allies!
Our mission is to provide a safe place for all people, regardless of identity or sexual preference, to meet and talk as well as gain any resources they may need.
Minority Support Groups: DSU NASA is a club dedicated to helping facilitate Cultural Awareness of Native American tribes and there peoples to the students of DSU. Members meet to discuss cultural awareness and how best to facilitate that discussion with the wider student body by hosting events in coordination with the DSU office of Diversity sharing our message on Facebook or by other methods as appropriate.
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: South Dakota State University (SDSU)
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: South Dakota State University (SDSU)
Sustainability
61/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
State Contracts
