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Dakota State is in Madison, South Dakota. Madison is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Dakota State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, computer science and engineering, medical assistant and technician, and medical adminstration.
Not all applicants to Dakota State are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,319 students study at Dakota State (in 2005).
Part-time study is common at the school. 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
Admissions Phone: (605) 256-5139
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 256-5152
http://www.dsu.edu
Dakota State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 142 | information science, computer and info science, computer graphics, web design, computer programming, information technology |
| Business And Management | 93 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Education And Teaching | 80 | elementary school teaching, special education, instructional media design, computer teaching, math teaching, English teaching, business teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 23 | respiratory care tech, medical coding |
| Medical Adminstration | 19 | medical records admin, medical records tech |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | English language and literature, general studies, English |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | exercise science |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics and statistics |
| Science | 6 | biological and biomedical sciences, physical sciences |
| Office And Administration | 5 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Dakota State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 293 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 54 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 47 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Dakota State had a total enrollment of 2,319 students (1,636 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 78% |
| Minnesota | 10% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Dakota State offers campus housing for 686 of its 1,636 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 594 | 575 | 97% | 314 | 55% |
| Men | 314 | 301 | 96% | 164 | 54% |
| Women | 280 | 274 | 98% | 150 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 256-5139
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,831 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,819 |
| Room and board | $ 3,726 |
| Room charge | $ 1,815 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,911 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,085 |
Financial Aid:
Dakota State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 346300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 256-5152
Dakota State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $65,750 | 5 | $64,675 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $72,771 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $64,270 | 6 | $56,074 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $51,880 | 3 | $40,014 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $38,160 | 11 | $38,447 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $55,368 | 21 | $44,366 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Track | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 35 | 106 |
| Football | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Track | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 13 | 13 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
(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 5% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing 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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