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Dakota State University Men's Cross Country

The Dakota State University men's cross country program competes in NAIA as a member of the North Star Athletic Association, based in Madison, South Dakota. The program is better funded than 13% of NAIA men's cross country programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 61% of NAIA men's cross country programs, and the school is more affordable than 13% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
26
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
North Star Athletic Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,644
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
88%
State
South Dakota
City
Madison
Address
820 N Washington Ave
Staff
Derrion Hardie
Head Coach
Alex Glover
Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
(605) 690-6611·View profile
Taylor Hauge
Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
(605) 695-4836·View profile
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 61% of NAIA men's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
75%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
49%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$46,146
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$50,970
D

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 13% of NAIA men's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,616
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$10,718
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$9,066
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$20,438
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 13% of NAIA men's cross country programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$78,785
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$5,389
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$1,791
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