College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
98%
Enrollment
1,969
Graduation Rate
49%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,970
Retention Rate
75%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1020–1340
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)20–26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,633
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,735
Avg Net Price
$19,725
Room & Board
$8,990
Total COA
$24,447
Median Debt
$23,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$15,948
$30,001–48,000
$16,778
$48,001–75,000
$20,432
$75,001–110,000
$21,975
$110,001+
$21,121
Pell Grant Rate: 16%
Federal Loan Rate: 36%
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Sticker Price$21,725
Estimated Net Price$19,725 (avg)
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Dakota State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,970
Retention Rate
75%
Median Debt
$23,500
Top Programs
Computer Science
66.5%
Education
7.6%
Business & Marketing
7.6%
Health Professions
4.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.6%
Military Technologies
1.3%
Biology
1.1%
Mathematics & Statistics
1.1%
Physical Sciences
0.2%
Visual & Performing Arts
0.2%
Demographics
Men 68%Women 32%
White
76.4%
Black
4.1%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian
2.5%
Two or More
3.5%
International
3.3%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.