Is DSU the best choice for
you?
When students are deciding where to go to college many consider
academic reputation,
cost and financial aid,
size, personal
attention before enrollment, geographic setting,
campus
appearance, and opportunity to play sports.
Reputation:
Employers value Dakota
State University (DSU) graduates! More than 90%
of recent DSU graduates who entered the workforce secured
employment related to their degree.
Reputation is based on quality.
U.S. News & World Report
ranks DSU the #1
Top Midwest Public
Baccalaureate College.
A recent
national survey shows that DSU students are significantly
more satisfied than students at other four-year public
universities that their university has
a good reputation!
DSU students are
significantly more satisfied in eleven out of twelve areas
surveyed including instruction, student
centeredness, recruitment and financial aid, safety and
security, and campus life!
Surveys show that DSU’s
technology is super! Students in all majors learn
how to use technology in their careers. They get a portable
computer with wireless Internet access. You can even write
on your computer screen with a special pen.
Cost & Financial Aid:
About 90% of degree-seeking DSU students receive financial aid.
Check out
financial aid, scholarships
and costs.
 Size:
With about
2,300 students, it’s hard to get lost in a
sea of faces. DSU students are
significantly more satisfied than other students that:
“It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this
campus,” and, “I can easily get involved in campus organizations.”
Personal attention: DSU’s commitment to personal
attention doesn't end when you enroll. DSU students are
significantly more satisfied that “This
institution shows concern for students as individuals,” and
“Faculty are usually available after class and during office
hours.”
Geographic setting: DSU
is in Madison, SD less than an hour northwest of
Sioux
Falls. Madison is in
South Dakota's southern lakes region, which offers great outdoor recreation. Dakota State
is minutes from
Lake Herman State Park and
Walker’s Point
Recreation Area.
Discover
Madison's options for dining, shopping and
entertainment. For fitness and other recreation, students can
easily walk to Madison’s fabulous
Community Center.
Our Campus: You are
invited to
visit campus and see
it for yourself. Also, you can check out
the virtual tour.
 Opportunity to play
sports: Thanks to DSU’s relatively small size, a high
percentage of students join intercollegiate athletic teams.
DSU students are significantly more satisfied that:
Males and females have equal opportunities to participate in
intercollegiate athletics, and
A variety of intramural activities are offered.
DSU freshmen exercise or participate in fitness activities more
than freshmen at other South Dakota schools do. The University offers high quality
recreation and fitness facilities and
athletics.
Majors:
Does DSU have the major
you want, if you have decided on a
major?
DSU’s goal is to be on the cutting edge of
providing an outstanding college experience. The University offers a high
quality, affordable college experience. DSU is
committed to continuous improvement so it can become even
better. That’s the way to get on the edge and stay there!
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