Colleges · Madison
Colleges in Madison, SD
Madison is home to Dakota State University, with about 1,489 students on campus.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Madison
Students on campus
1,489fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Dakota State University1,489 on campus
Most selective
Dakota State Universityadmits 88% of applicants
Lowest net price
Dakota State University$21,057 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Madison
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Madison
2 more colleges are within 30 miles of Madison.
Institute of Lutheran TheologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Brookings26.2 mi
South Dakota State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Brookings26.9 mi9,372 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Madison. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.