Dakota State University, SD
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
84%
Tuition
in-state: $8,927, out-of-state: $11,843
Eligibility For Public Schools
In State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#118 in Regional Universities Midwest
Scholarships
Airforce Rotc Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Up to Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-23
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-580
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Air Force ROTC scholarships cover your tuition and most lab fees. Also, you?ll receive an annual textbook allowance and up to a $500 spending cash monthly stipend. A variety of full and partial scholarships are available, and certain scholarships have specific requirements.
Center Of Excellence Annual Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-580
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Center of Excellence Annual Scholarship is open to incoming CEX students who have a 3.5 or higher high school GPA, this scholarship may be renewable, per the Director of the Center of Excellence.
Dsu Presidential Champion Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,150
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1320
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-580
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
This scholarship is for incoming freshmen with an ACT score of 28-36 or an SAT score* of 1320 or higher. DSU Presidential Champion Scholarship recipients need to have a minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative high school GPA.
The Presidential Champion Scholarship awards $2,150 per year for up to four years (for up to a total of $8,600). In order to renew this scholarship each year, you?ll need to maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time continuous enrollment with a minimum of 12 DSU credits per semester.
Ruth Holstad Swan Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-580
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Ruth Holstad Swan Memorial Endowed Scholarship is open to any non-traditional student who demonstrates financial need, merit, and participation in music. It may be renewable.
Dakota Corps Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full In-State Tuition and Fees
Required GPA
2.8
Required SAT
0
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-580
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
The Dakota Corps Scholarship Program was created by Gov. Rounds to encourage South Dakota?s high school graduates to:
Obtain their postsecondary education in South Dakota
Remain in the state upon completion of their education
Contribute to the state of South Dakota and its citizens by working in a critical need occupation
Graduate from an accredited South Dakota high school with a Grade Point Average (GPA of) 2.8 or greater on a 4.0 scale. Home schooled students will be allowed to provide supplemental information if this requirement is not applicable.
Have a composite ACT score of 27 or greater (or the SAT equivalent).
Agree, in writing, to stay in South Dakota and work in a critical need occupation after graduation for as many years as the scholarship was received, plus one year.
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,300 to $2600
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1090
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-580
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
The South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship provides up to $6,500 over four years to a qualifying student who attends an eligible higher education institution in South Dakota. Recipients may participate in the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship program for the equivalent of four academic years (eight consecutive fall and spring terms), or until attaining a baccalaureate degree. During each academic year, one-half of the annual scholarship award will be distributed at the beginning of the fall semester and the other half distributed at the beginning of the spring semester:
Hazel Devere Koch Trust Annual Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-580
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Hazel Devere Koch Trust Annual Scholarship is awarded to student who participates in music at DSU.
Kingsmen Annual Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-580
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Kingsmen Annual Scholarship is an annual scholarship is open to students who participate in vocal or instrumental music at DSU.
Pape/lotspeich Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-580
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Pape/Lotspeich Memorial Endowed Scholarship is awarded by DSU music faculty, this scholarship is open to any student who is active in music at DSU.
William Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-580
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
William Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship is open to Madison High School graduates who participated in band.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
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