by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Dakota State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Dakota State among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #761 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 761 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in South Dakota | 4 of 5 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 88 of 149 |
The table below lists every degree level available for liberal arts general studies at Dakota State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Associate’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Dakota State University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Dakota State holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Dakota State, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $37,250 in student loans. This is above $28,724, the typical median for all majors at Dakota State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $2,038 | $2,038 |
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Among recent graduates, 72% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Dakota State were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Dakota State conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in general studies recently — 31% to women and 69% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
Dakota State awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Dakota State University handed out 10 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Dakota State ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at Dakota State were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Dakota State conferred 10 associate’s degrees in general studies in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).