Dakota State University

Dakota State University, also known as DSU, is located in Madison, South Dakota, United States. It was established in 1881 as Madison Normal School and became the first school dedicated to train teachers in the Dakota Territory. As of the fall 2007 semester, the university's total enrollment was more than 2,000 students.

The university focuses on programs in business, computers, physical sciences, education, and other undergraduate and graduate programs. DSU is organized into the following academic colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business and Information Systems
• College of Education

Dakota State University is home to numerous clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Alpha Rho Theta (ART Club), Health Information Management Club, Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club), and Phi Eta Sigma (Freshmen Honor Society).

Dakota State University Highlights

Where Dakota State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, mathematics, and medical adminstration.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Dakota State Students

The student enrollment at Dakota State was 2,546 in 2007-2008 (2,260 full-time equivalent).

About 53% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 47% of the class.

Undergrads are 79% of enrolled students and graduate students are 21%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 91% are full-time and 9% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Dakota State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Dakota State provides on-campus housing for 686 of its 2,260 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Dakota State Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Dakota State is in the Dakota Athletic Conference for major sports.

Dakota State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 61 male students received the aid (men were 56% of those receiving aid) and 47 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 44% of students receiving such aid) .

Dakota State Admissions (2008-2009)