Clearly, South Dakota students see the value and quality in the programs offered there. South Dakota public universities offer quality at a reasonable price. Both recent high school graduates and adult students understand that to achieve economic security in the future will require education and training beyond high school. We offer programs that meet those needs, whether a student is seeking to prepare for a career or a career change. Some of our students simply want to become more proficient in the use of technology.
People learn how to be a part of a team and how to exercise leadership.
These are valuable skills for the workplace. Headcount enrollment by university for Fall 1998 and Fall 1999 are provided below. In addition to the growth at DSU, Northern State University showed an increase. Officials attribute that to sound enrollment management . Enrollments at The University of South Dakota reflect a recent decline in attendance by residents of Iowa and Nebraska.