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Dakota State University
- 820 N Washington
- Madison, SD 57042
- OPEID College Code: 00346300
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- General Phone: (605) 256-5111
- President: Douglas Knowlton
- Website: www.dsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,546
- College Mascot: Trojans
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.dsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 279 | 245 | 524 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 267 (96%) | 234 (96%) | 501 (96%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 143 (54%) | 113 (48%) | 256 (51%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 248 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 83% | 37% | 43% | 62% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,435 | $3,488 | $1,308 | $1,456 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 17 | 11 |
| Number in Repayment | 673 | 602 | 472 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,381 | $5,060 | $4,831 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,618 | $6,251 | $9,819 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $850 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,374 | $3,863 | $3,726 |
| Other Expenses | $3,449 | $3,327 | $3,085 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,104 | $13,100 | $12,492 |
| Out of State | $15,341 | $14,291 | $17,480 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,281 | $5,910 | $5,681 |
| Out of State | $7,518 | $7,101 | $10,669 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,281 | $5,910 | $5,681 |
| Out of State | $7,518 | $7,101 | $10,669 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,546 Undergraduate: 2,206 Graduate: 340
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,140 Female: 1,406
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 973 Female: 1,233
- Graduate Gender Male: 167 Female: 173
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,161 Part-Time: 1,385
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,120 Part-Time: 1,086
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 41 Part-Time: 299
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 86 | 3% |
| American Indian | 29 | 1% |
| Black | 29 | 1% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 1% |
| White | 2,177 | 86% |
| Unknown | 180 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 7 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 550 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 628 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 471 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 330 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 186 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 109 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 176 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 89 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 256 | 212 | 44 |
| Faculty Status | 116 | 91 | 25 |
| Tenured Faculty | 36 | 36 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 27 | - | 27 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 114 | 89 | 25 |
| Primarily Instruction | 114 | 89 | 25 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 34 | 30 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 90 | 83 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 40 | 39 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 22 | 17 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,707 (81) | $61,968 (58) | $50,482 (23) |
| Professor | $73,171 (12) | $77,897 (8) | $63,718 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $67,163 (24) | $67,104 (22) | $67,819 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,360 (25) | $63,206 (16) | $49,745 (9) |
| Instructor | $40,315 (20) | $40,285 (12) | $40,360 (8) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,866 (8) | $74,417 (1) | $63,502 (7) |
| Professor | $83,336 (1) | - (-) | $83,336 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $75,555 (3) | $74,417 (1) | $76,125 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,676 (2) | - (-) | $52,676 (2) |
| Instructor | $51,788 (2) | - (-) | $51,788 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,201 (89) | $61,950 (59) | $50,827 (30) |
| Professor | $72,787 (13) | $77,897 (8) | $64,612 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $66,569 (27) | $66,833 (23) | $65,052 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,229 (27) | $63,206 (16) | $48,537 (11) |
| Instructor | $40,502 (22) | $40,285 (12) | $40,763 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $211,301 | $131,500 | $79,801 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 244 | 150 | 94 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 244 | 150 | 94 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 44 | 19 | 25 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 77 | 43 | 34 |
| Football | 58 | 58 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Volleyball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $20,491 | $22,523 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,652 | $5,188 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 51% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 44% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 52% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 18% |
| 5 Years | 42% |
| 6 Years | 48% |
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