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Madison, SD · Public
At a glance

88%

Acceptance rate

1,129

SAT Average

$19,725

Avg net price

1,969

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,129
SAT Reading/Writing570–680
SAT Math620–760
ACT Composite20–27
Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Associate’s 46Bachelor’s 403Master’s 141Doctoral 36
Associate’s 28Bachelor’s 215Master’s 108Doctoral 36
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 85Master’s 19Doctoral None reported
Associate’s 5Bachelor’s 38Master’s 5Doctoral None reported
Associate’s 10Bachelor’s 20Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 14Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 11Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 10Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 6Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 2Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Associate’s 3Bachelor’s 1Master’s 9Doctoral None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 1Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 0Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
College athletics

Athletic participation

433 unique student-athletes · 13 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Rolling admission

No deadline

· Apply with the college's application

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$7,616
Required fees
$2,038
Food and housing
$9,742
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$6,377
Total
$26,773
Total by year
  1. $22,57419–20
  2. $22,75820–21
  3. $22,85521–22
  4. $24,73722–23
  5. $26,10923–24
  6. $26,77324–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $19,725 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid and paid in-state tuition.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation35%
6-year graduation49%
Retention rate75%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$50,970
Median debt$23,500
Campus
Enrollment1,969
Student-faculty ratio19:1
SettingTown

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