How to Apply to Dakota State University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Dakota State.
Admissionhttps://dsu.edu/admissions/index.html
Online Applicationhttps://dsu.edu/apply.html
Financial Aidhttps://dsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.html
Net Price Calculatorhttps://dsu.edu/admissions/calculator.html
Athletichttps://dsu.edu/about-dsu/consumer-information/index.html
Disability Servicehttps://dsu.edu/student-life/disability-services/index.html

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Dakota State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Dakota State University is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Dakota State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,195). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Dakota State SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Dakota State University1,19022
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,19525
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota1,13168

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Dakota State University, 43 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,190 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480530640
Mathematics460550600
Total9401,080 1,240
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Dakota State University, 296 students submitted ACT scores (80% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite192327
English172126
Mathematics182327

Dakota State Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Dakota State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Dakota State University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankRequired
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered