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Dakota State University Men's Track & Field

The Dakota State University men's track & field program competes in NAIA as a member of the North Star Athletic Association, based in Madison, South Dakota. The program is better funded than 72% of NAIA men's track & field programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 52% of NAIA men's track & field programs, and the school is more affordable than 39% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
68
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
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.
1,508
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
98%
State
South Dakota
City
Madison
Address
820 N Washington Ave
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 72% of NAIA men's track & field programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$98,431
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$43,873
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$45,892
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$4,210
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$1,791
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 52% of NAIA men's track & field 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.
42%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$46,146
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$50,970
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 39% of NAIA men's track & field 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.
$8,628
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$19,725
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
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