South Dakota State University

820 Washington Ave N, Madison, SD 57042, United States | Founded: 1881 | Public, University | School ID: | Visit University


Why South Dakota State University | Scholarships detail | University Accreditation/ Recognition

South Dakota State University

About

Dakota State University (DSU), established on March 5, 1881, is a public university located in Madison, South Dakota, United States. It started as a normal school for teacher education but has evolved over time into a comprehensive university. The university is a member of the Space-grant program and is regulated by the South Dakota Board of Regents. During the tenure of President José-Marie Griffiths, DSU continues to live up to its motto, "Embrace Innovation," which reflects its commitment to integrating technology and innovation into its academic curriculum. DSU offers a broad range of academic programs, including 41 undergraduate and 8 postgraduate courses in fields of Information Technology, Business, Science, and Education. The enrollment stands at 3,509 students as of fall 2023, including 102 international students representing 59 countries. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and holds specialist program accreditations from organizations like the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).To cater for its international members, DSU provides a series of facilities and services, among which are the special international student programs, residence options, and a series of scholarships totaling over $7 million.


Features

Why South Dakota State University
  1. Dakota State University offers modern facilities with state-of-the-art laboratories, smart classrooms, and research centers.
  2. Dakota State University provides over $7 million annually in scholarships and financial aid.
  3. There are over 3,500 students at Dakota State University, both foreign and from 50+ nations.
  4. Dakota State University offers dedicated support, scholarships, and housing to international students.
  5. Dakota State University is technology-oriented, with emphasis in cybersecurity, information systems, and computer science
Scholarships detail

Jackrabbit Guarantee Scholarship Program

Test Scores

ACT

SAT

32+

1420+

28

1300

26

1230

24

1160

22

1100

No test score or

lower than 22 ACT

or 1100 SAT

GPA
4.00
$4,000
$4,000
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
GPA
3.90
$4,000
$3,000
$3,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
GPA
3.75
$4,000
$3,000
$2,000
$2,000
$1,500
$1,500
GPA
3.50
$4,000
$3,000
$2,000
$2,000
$1,000
$1,000
GPA
3.25
$3,000
$2,000
$1,500
$1,500
$1,000
$1,000
GPA3.00$2,000$1,500$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000

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University Accreditation/ Recognition
Dakota State University (DSU) is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for general institutional quality. In addition, some programs have specialized accreditations: business programs by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), educator preparation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and health information management by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The accreditations attest to DSU's commitment to academic quality.

Location

820 Washington Ave N, Madison, SD 57042, United States

Financials

Descriptions Subtotal
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year USD 13,847
Cost of Living/Year USD 11,016
*Application Fee USD 0 - USD 35
*Charged once per application
Estimated Total/Year USD 24,863

Programs