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. A similar decline in enrollment did not occur among Minnesota students, who benefit from a reciprocity agreement. Reciprocity allows a resident of one state to attend an institution in the neighboring state for a fee that is slightly higher than the resident rate.