Dakota State University

Dakota State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Dakota State University has the Esports Club. In fact, more students participate in the Esports Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Dakota State University include Computer Club, Gaming Club, International Club and Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru).

Dakota State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Nanocon and Day of Service.

Dakota State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Dakota State University.

Dakota State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Dakota State University students live off campus. In 2023, 42% of undergrads at Dakota State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 58% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Dakota State University. There are 925 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,805 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 811 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 35% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Dakota State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Dakota State University Athletics

At Dakota State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Dakota State University:

Is Dakota State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Dakota State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Dakota State University has 24-hour on-call Residence Life personnel.

Plan a Visit to Dakota State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Dakota State University, take Interstate 29 to Madison, SD. If you need to fly, book your flight to Sioux Falls Regional airport.

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