Academic Life at Dakota State University

All About Academics

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Dakota State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Dakota State University is 19 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. Dakota State University employs 75% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Dakota State University can choose from 24 majors with reported graduates spanning 12 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Dakota State University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Dakota State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Dakota State University:

• Looking for flexibility? Dakota State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 2,309 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Dakota State University retains and graduates its students — 75% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Dakota State University.

Explore Further at Dakota State University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Dakota State University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Dakota State University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Dakota State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Dakota State University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Dakota State University — regional and program accreditation status