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Dakota State University Graduate Admissions

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Unlock Your Future with DSU’s Graduate Programs

Welcome to Graduate Admissions at DSU

At Dakota State University, we are dedicated to helping you elevate your career and transform your life. Our innovative graduate programs are designed to accelerate your expertise and support your personal and professional goals.

DSU offers a nationally recognized education, emphasizing quality, research, flexibility, and affordability. With our prestigious Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) designations, state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge research opportunities, and expert faculty, we provide a graduate experience that prepares you for success in the rapidly evolving world of technology and cyber fields.

Our extensive global partnerships with government agencies, organizations, and businesses further enrich your learning experience, ensuring that your DSU degree rises to the top in the competitive job market. DSU graduate programs fit the needs of working professionals, offering flexible schedules, online options, and affordable tuition.

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Explore Graduate Programs

157

2023 Graduates

100%

Placement Rate

$54,833 to $190,000

Expected Salary after Graduation

Experience worth sharing

“The PhD program ... at Dakota State University has been extraordinary in helping me ... achieve my personal and professional goals. The faculty at DSU inspired me to develop a great understanding of and passion for academic research. I have also benefited from a rich and diverse student peer group, from which I have fostered research partnerships and lifelong friendships.”
- Brad Fowler – Ph.D.IS ’24

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General Application Requirements

Each program has specific requirements and deadlines you'll need to check by referring to your specific program's page, but the following applies to all students:

$35 application fee.
Purpose statement:
- In 200 to 300 words, share your purpose for choosing this graduate degree
- This is also an opportunity to expand on how you meet the program admission requirements.

Get a full guide to applying for a Graduate Degree at Dakota State University

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Step into your future: Apply for your graduate program

Starting your application will take you away from this page and to our DSU appilcation portal where you'll be walked through completing your application.

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