Dakota State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
40%
Female Students
NaN%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Dakota State University has a diverse student body with 16% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
84.0%(3,155)
Hispanic
4.4%(165)
African American
3.0%(113)
Asian
2.0%(75)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(49)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(15)
Two or More Races
2.9%(110)
Unknown
1.9%(72)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment4,866
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Dakota State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Dakota State University has a gender distribution of 40% female students and 60% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
59.6%(2,292)
Women
40.4%(1,556)

Gender Statistics

Men2,292

47% of total enrollment

Women1,556

32% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Dakota State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 41% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.6%(343)
18-19
25.6%(754)
20-21
28.0%(825)
22-24
15.8%(466)
25+
19.1%(562)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(9)
22-24
16.8%(94)
25+
81.5%(455)

Age Diversity Insights

41%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Dakota State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(22)

Regional Representation

International22

NaN% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

16%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

40%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age