Dakota State University

Madison, SD · Public · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1190–1440

Median ~1320

Acceptance rate

88%

Enrollment

2,071

ACT middle 50%

20–27

What the numbers say about Dakota State

The reported middle 50% spans 250 points, from 1190 to 1440. A planning score near or above 1480 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 570 Reading and Writing and 550 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 88% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 51% completion rate and $50,970 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$9,654

Tuition (out-of-state)

$12,756

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$50,970

4-year completion rate (150% time)

51%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1190 and 1440. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1480 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1440 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1320 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1190 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Dakota State's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Miami University-Oxford	Oxford, OH	1220–1390	75%
University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Baltimore, MD	1240–1420	72%
Saint Louis University	Saint Louis, MO	1200–1410	75%
University of Alabama in Huntsville	Huntsville, AL	1210–1410	69%
Hofstra University	Hempstead, NY	1230–1400	68%
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1220–1390	73%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Dakota State?

Dakota State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1190–1440, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1480 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Dakota State's acceptance rate?

Dakota State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 88%.

How much does it cost to attend Dakota State?

In-state tuition is approximately $9,654 and out-of-state is approximately $12,756. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Dakota State test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Dakota State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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