That's the DSU equation. We're a four-year university with nationally recognized programs, cutting-edge facilities, and the brightest thinkers. But we're also a tight-knit, inclusive community. Small class sizes mean hands-on training and individualized attention. All this with an affordable, public school price that's among the best values in the region.
Even the best brochures and postcards (and yes, even websites) can only tell you so much about a college. The only surefire way to know if DSU is right for you is to see for yourself.
From 61 of 66 SD counties, 48 U.S. states, and 52 countries
488 Student-athletes in 13 sports
Average ACT score – 23.2
Placement in job or graduate school after graduation from DSU 99% (latest graduating class)
Residence hall occupancy – 97% (factoring in beds set aside for COVID mitigation)
Enrollment by college (degree-seeking) (FA21)
51.1% enrolled in programs of study in The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences
20.0% in the College of BIS
15.1% in the College of Education
13.9% in the College of A&S
Financial Aid
74% of students receive financial aid with the average financial aid award at $10,160/year (2020 data)
Majors
23 bachelor’s degrees in four colleges, 4 Ph.D., 7 M.S. programs
Over half of the undergraduate and all graduate programs offered online
Employees
161 faculty/adjuncts, graduate assistants
231 FT/PT professional staff
173 student employees
Budget
$56.6 million operating budget for FY22
Research
Entrepreneurial Building and Paulson Cyber Incubator and Entrepreneurial Center officially opened in 2021
DSU granted the first patent in 2021 for accessibility device
Research expenditures from sponsored grants and contracts $6.6M in FY21
Additional facts
Student life – 36+ student clubs, also professional organizations.
Athletics -- 13 official sports teams, including esports; intramural sporting options; member of the NAIA and NSAA.
Summer education camps – Host hundreds of students of all ages at annual outreach summer GenCyber camps for teachers, co-ed high school students, and middle school girls.
