Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Dakota State University Baseball?
63% of freshmen who join Dakota State University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the NAIA average of 29%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 8%. On average, players spend 2.9 seasons on the Dakota State University roster.
Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.
Career Outcomes
What Do Dakota State University Baseball Players Do After College?
14% of Dakota State University baseball alumni go into government, the most common career path among the 13 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include operations (14%), marketing (14%), hospitality (7%). Top employers include Physiohouse Picton / Physiohouse Wellington, Convergint, Sporty's Bar and Grill, USF Athletics, GR8FR8 Logistics.
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 13 tracked alumni, 2017-2020 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches Dakota State University Baseball?
Derrion Hardie is the head baseball coach at Dakota State University. Dakota State University competes in the North Star Athletic Association as a NAIA program in Madison, SD.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at Dakota State University?
Dakota State University has a 98% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.49 for admitted students, with a 49% graduation rate — above the NAIA average of 45%. 75% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.
Total undergraduate enrollment at Dakota State University is 1,969 students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Dakota State University?
Attending Dakota State University costs approximately $12,735 per year, with the average student receiving $19,725 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $0 per year. 16% of students at Dakota State University receive financial aid.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is Dakota State University Baseball?
Dakota State University is a NAIA baseball program competing in the North Star Athletic Association, located in Madison, SD.
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