Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota, United States

A public university in Madison, founded in 1881, where 279 of its 3,066 students come from abroad.

Ranking: Regional Universities Midwest #61 · U.S. News & World Report · 2026
Programs: 36 — 29 Bachelor's · 7 Master's
Tuition from: $12,500 — a year · Bachelor's
Students: 3,066
International students: 279 — 9% of students
Founded: 1881
Master's tuition: $12,500 to $12,850 a year (7 programs)
Bachelor's tuition: $12,500 a year
First year for a Master's: $29,000 (≈ NPR 38.9 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
First year for a Bachelor's: $29,000 (≈ NPR 38.9 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
Intakes (typical): January, August
Work after a Master's: 1 year — OPT
Work after a Bachelor's: 1 year — OPT
Work while studying: 20 hours a week, on campus — F-1 student visa

Programs at Dakota State University

36 programs: 7 postgraduate and 29 undergraduate.