University of South Dakota Admission

Application Fee

$20

Graduate Application Fee

$35

Acceptance Rate

98.95%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

25.68%

Freshmen Enrollment

1,329

SAT Scores

1,195

For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,480 students have applied and 4,456 students have allowed to admit to University of South Dakota (Acceptance rate: 99.46%). USD's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.82 % where 1,329 students have finally enrolled out of 4,456 admitted students.

USD acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ohio State University-Main Campus and Mississippi State University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 76.82%).

USD enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 24.81%).

How to Apply to University of South Dakota

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply USD. USD offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

Admission	https://www.usd.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Apply
Financial Aid	https://www.usd.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculator	https://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Tuition-and-Costs/Net-Cost-Calculator
Veterans Tuition	https://www.usd.edu/veterans-services
Disability Service	https://www.usd.edu/About/Departments Offices and Resources/Disability Services

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at USD and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at University of South Dakota is 1,195 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of South Dakota is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,193). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

USD SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
University of South Dakota	1,195	22
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	1,193	26
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges	1,112	67
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota	1,131	68

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

At University of South Dakota, 38 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,195 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	500	585	640
Mathematics	520	600	660
Total	1,020	1,185	1,300

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)

At University of South Dakota, 1,007 students submitted ACT scores (76% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	19	22	25
English	18	21	24
Mathematics	18	22	25

USD Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of South Dakota. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school record and Completion of college-preparatory program.

5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Admission Requirements for Applying to University of South Dakota
Secondary school GPA	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school rank	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competencies	Not Considered
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered