Dakota State University

Madison, SD · Public · 2,071 undergrads

• Admit rate: 88.0% (988 applicants)
• SAT middle 50%: 1190–1440 (ACT 20–27)
• Undergraduates: 2,071 (6.4% international)
• Average net price: $21,057 (per year after aid)
• Graduation rate: 51% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

• Rolling: No deadline; apply early

Editor's notes

• Admission here is formula-based. The CDS rates GPA, class rank and test scores important and everything else not considered, so you need only one of the three marks: 18 ACT, 2.6 GPA or top 60% of your class.
• Most DSU freshmen send an ACT, and scholarships are awarded automatically on academic criteria. If your score helps, include it with your application.

Sources

1. Dakota State University Admissions, How to Apply for an Undergraduate Degree
2. Dakota State University Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
3. Dakota State University Common Data Set 2025-26
4. Dakota State University Institutional Research, Common Data Set
5. Dakota State University Admissions, Scholarships