Dakota State University

820 N. Washington Avenue
Madison, SD 57042
http://www.dsu.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1881
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students2,081
Endowment0
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee20
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition5,699 in-state, 10,886 out-of-state
Room/Board3,927
Services
Associated FirmsMutual of Omaha, Schwan's, Federated Insurance, Martin Group, Citibank, EROS Data Center, Daktronics, Wells Fargo Financial Bank
Campus Safetylate night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsSmith Zimmermann State Museum, Technology Classroom Building (TCB)-specially equiped technology building
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsSmith Zimmermann State Museum, Technology Classroom Building (TCB)-specially equiped technology building
Periodical Subs21,234
# of Books98,156
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months95%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size20 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing36%
College housing typescoed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, apartment for single students
Popular EventsTrojan Days, Open Mic Nights, Pow Wow, Theater Plays, Christmas Band and Choral Concert, Frost Bites Week
Nearest AirportSioux Falls (45), Minneapolis (250)
Nearest TrainN/A
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper
Number of Organizations31
# of fraternitiesN/A
# of sororitiesN/A
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Trojan Times, 6-8 times a semester
Honor SocietiesKappa Sigma Iota, Delta Mu Delta, Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha Rho Theta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Newman Club, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Native American Student Club, International Club, Mi Familia, Non-Traditional, GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender)
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Girl Scouts, College Democrats, Computer Club, Council for Exceptional Children, Dance Team, Drama Club, DSU College Republicans, Gaming Club, Health Information Management Club, Intramurals, Math and Science Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Respiratory Care Club, SDEA, Student Activities Board, Student Association Senate, Delta Mu Delta, Friday Night Live, Students in Free Enterprise