Dakota State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,616

2023 Average Net Price

$19,115

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.139%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

97.9%

988 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,508

47% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.7%

169 Graduates

About

Dakota State University is a higher education institution located in Lake County, SD. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Dakota State University were Computer & Information Systems Security (93 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (60 degrees), and System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management (26 degrees).

In 2023, 663 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dakota State University. 31.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 68.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (512 degrees), 24.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dakota State University is $7,616, which is $−16,959 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dakota State University was 0.139%, corresponding to 1 out of the 722 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Dakota State University is $7,616, which is $16,959 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,115.

In 2023, 44% of undergraduate students attending Dakota State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,616

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Dakota State University was $7,616. The cost of tuition at Dakota State University is $−16,959 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dakota State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,115

2023 Value

6.33%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Dakota State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,115. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Dakota State University grew by 6.33%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dakota State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,926

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dakota State University was of $7,926 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.71% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dakota State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Dakota State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12% with respect to 2022, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dakota State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.139%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dakota State University was 0.139%, which represents 1 out of the 722 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Dakota State University received 988 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 12% annual growth. Out of those 988 applicants, 967 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,508 students enrolled at Dakota State University in 2023. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Dakota State University has an overall enrollment yield of 40.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

967

Accepted Out of 988

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Dakota State University was 97.9% (967 admissions from 988 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 12%, while admissions grew by 38.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Dakota State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Dakota State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Dakota State University had a total enrollment of 3,508 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Dakota State University is 1,650 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,858. This means that 47% of students enrolled at Dakota State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dakota State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.6% White, 4.56% Black or African American, 4.53% Hispanic or Latino, 2.96% Asian, 2.88% Two or More Races, 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.314% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dakota State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (52.7%), followed by White Female (24.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.93%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.2%), followed by White Female (9%) and Black or African American Male (5.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dakota State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,508 students. The full-time enrollment at Dakota State University is 1,650 and the part-time enrollment is 1,858. This means that 47% of students enrolled at Dakota State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dakota State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Dakota State University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Dakota State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dakota State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,618 enrolled students
Black or African American
160 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
159 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dakota State University is 74.6% White, 4.56% Black or African American, 4.53% Hispanic or Latino, 2.96% Asian, 2.88% Two or More Races, 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.314% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 96 students (2.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 241 fewer women than men received degrees from Dakota State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dakota State University is white (512 degrees awarded). There were 24.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (21 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Dakota State University is Computer & Information Systems Security (93 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (60 degrees) and System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management (26 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dakota State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (476 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (6 degrees), and Math & Statistics (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dakota State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,559,321 people), Software developers (653,297 people), Secondary school teachers (549,864 people), Education administrators (276,951 people), and Other managers (248,247 people).

The most specialized majors at Dakota State University in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (476 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (6 degrees), Math & Statistics (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), and Education (44 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dakota State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Dakota State University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (476 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (6 degrees), Math & Statistics (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), and Education (44 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dakota State University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dakota State University.

Most Common (2023)

Computer & Information Systems Security
93 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
60 degrees awarded
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Dakota State University was Computer & Information Systems Security with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Dakota State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

452

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

211

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 452 degrees were awarded to men at Dakota State University, which is 2.14 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (211).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dakota State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 119 degrees were awarded to men at Dakota State University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 5.41 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Dakota State University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 0.279 times less than the 104 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% of students graduating from Dakota State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Dakota State University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
512 degrees awarded
Asian
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dakota State University is white (512 degrees awarded). There were 24.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (21 degrees).

1.36% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
348 degrees awarded
White Female
164 degrees awarded
Asian Male
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dakota State University is white male (348 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (164 degrees).

Operations

Dakota State University has an endowment valued at nearly $18.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 170k (0.93%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Dakota State University had a total salary expenditure of 60.3M. Dakota State University employs 36 Assistant professors, 22 Associate professors and 20 Instructors. Most academics at Dakota State University are Male Assistant professor (28), Male Associate professor (14), and Male Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dakota State University are: Management, with 54 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 52 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 46 employees.

Endowment

$18.3M

2023 Endowment

4.9%

growth from 2022

Dakota State University has an endowment valued at about $18.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Dakota State University grew 4.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dakota State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.9M

2023 Salaries

6.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Dakota State University paid a median of $26.9M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($60.3M) and a 6.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.89% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.744% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.77M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2023, Dakota State University paid a total of $8.77M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dakota State University were Assistant professor with 36 employees, Associate professor with 22 employees, and Instructor with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dakota State University were Management with 54 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 52 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dakota State University was Male Assistant professor with 28 employees, Male Associate professor with 14 employees, and Male Professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Dakota State University.

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