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Dakota State University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Dakota State University women's softball recruiting profile. Dakota State competes in NAIA in the North Star Athletic Association from Madison, South Dakota. Led by head coach Hunter Lambdin, Dakota State University pairs a 88% acceptance rate with a 49% graduation rate and a $20,438 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
23
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
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.
5,644
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
88%
State
South Dakota
City
Madison
Address
820 N Washington Ave
Staff
Hunter Lambdin
Head Softball Coach
(605) 256-5229·View profile
Jade Laviolette
Assistant Softball Coach
(605) 256-5229·View profile
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 65% of NAIA women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
75%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
49%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$46,146
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$50,970
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 36% of NAIA women's softball 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.
$9,066
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$20,438
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 29% of NAIA women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$192,536
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$66,546
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