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Dakota State University, also known as DSU and was established in 1881 by the Territorial Legislature. It is a public college, and is located in Madison, South Dakota. DSU was initially known as the Dakota Normal School. It became the Dakota State University in the year 1889. The university provides majors and programs in various fields of study. The facility of distance education is also offered. DSU is organized into the following academic divisions:
Dakota State University’s athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the Dakota Athletic Conference, which is affiliated by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Nicknamed the Trojans, the teams participate in sports including volleyball, basketball, track, cross country, and baseball.
Dakota State is in Madison, SD. Madison is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Dakota State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Dakota State include mathematics, computer science and engineering, and medical administration.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted.
The most successful professors at Dakota State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,546 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Dakota State makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Dakota Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Dakota State University
820 N Washington
Madison, SD 57042-1799
General Phone: (605) 256-5111
http://www.dsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 114 | information science, computer graphics, computer and info science, computer security, information technology, web design, system administration, computer and media applications, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 57 | elementary school teaching, instructional media design, special education, physical education teaching, biology teaching, computer teaching, business teaching, secondary teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 51 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, non-profit management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 21 | respiratory care tech, medical coding |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | exercise science |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical records tech, medical records admin |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | general studies, English language and literature |
| Office and Administration | 4 | office management |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 2 | chemical tech |
| Science | 2 | biological and biomedical sciences, physical sciences |
| Design | 1 | design and visual communication |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics and statistics |
Number of programs and degrees for Dakota State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 194 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 46 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 44 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Dakota State had a total enrollment of 2,546 students (2,260 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 83% |
| Minnesota | 7% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Dakota State offers campus housing for 686 of its 2,260 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Madison, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 509 | 490 | 96% | 283 | 58% |
| Men | 262 | 249 | 95% | 149 | 60% |
| Women | 247 | 241 | 98% | 134 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,816 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,136 |
| Room and board | $ 4,680 |
| Room charge | $ 2,545 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,135 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,818 |
Financial Aid:
Dakota State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 346300)
Dakota State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $84,979 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 8 | $69,562 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $79,771 | 4 | $66,591 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $70,280 | 4 | $67,223 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $61,051 | 9 | $50,537 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $42,950 | 7 | $39,025 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $63,790 | 24 | $52,636 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Track | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61 | 47 | 108 |
| Football | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| Track | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 20 | 20 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dakota State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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