Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Verified 2026-07-07
Dakota State University
Madison, SD · Public · undergraduate / master's
Verified Legit
Very Low Cost
STEM Available
STEM OPT CIP Evidence
Cost Breakdown
$23,889Estimated annual total
$12,278Tuition and fees
$9,959Living estimate
Needs checkInsurance
Official direct estimated undergraduate cost for non-SD residents; insurance not separately verified.
Legitimacy Evidence
Programs
MS Computer Science
master's · on-campus, online
STEM OPT evidence: Computer and information sciences CIP series is included in DHS STEM-designated fields; school program page and DSU program-modification materials identify MSCS.
CIP: 11.0101
Outcomes
Graduation rate50%
First-year retention75%
Share of first-time students who return after their first year.
$50,970Median earnings
$23,500Median debt
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Public Discussion Summary
cybersecurity program reputation
Public cybersecurity discussions describe DSU's cyber coursework as hands-on, but these are anecdotes and should be checked against official curriculum, faculty, and delivery details.
Reddit · 2026-07-07
Short excerpt: more hands on
中文路线摘要
Dakota State University 是一所美国公立院校。申请前建议重点核对三件事：认证情况、SEVP/F-1 学校资格、以及学校官网列出的最新费用。学费和生活费会变化，也要确认校区、专业 CIP 和英语要求。本页不承诺录取、签证、OPT、STEM OPT、就业或移民结果。