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Dakota State University Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

What Does Dakota State University’s Incoming Class Look Like?

Assess your admission prospects by studying the statistics from the latest freshman classes at Dakota State University, located in Madison, SD.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Dakota State University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Dakota State University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

A school’s selectivity rating tells you how difficult it is to get accepted.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Least Selective (85%+)
Acceptance Rate	88%
Application Fee	$20 (may be waived)

Acceptance and Enrollment Figures

Dakota State University received 2,418 applications. Of those, 2,129 received admission offers, and 383 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total	2,418
Accepted	2,129
Enrolled	383
Enrolled Full-Time	372
Enrolled Part-Time	11

Admission to Dakota State University is 88%. This makes the school highly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Dakota State University: women are accepted at a rate of 88% compared to 88% for men.

The yield rate at Dakota State University is 18%. This means that 18% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. Female admitted students enroll at 14% compared to 20% for male admits.

Gender Balance in Admissions: Male and Female Applicant Trends

Here is the gender distribution for Dakota State University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	1,620	767
Admitted	1,426	678
Enrolled	285	98

Standardized Test Scores

About 16% of admitted students at Dakota State provided SAT results (61 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 680. SAT Math scores ranged from 620 and 760.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	570	680
Math	620	760
Combined Total	1190	1440

Dakota State saw ACT scores submitted by 67% of its admitted class (254 students).

The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 20 and 27.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	20	27
English	18	25
Mathematics	19	27

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Data Sources

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Jlgrabinger under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.