Dakota State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
88.05%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.99%
Freshmen Enrollment
383
SAT Scores
1,320
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,418 students have applied and 2,129 students have allowed to admit to Dakota State University (Acceptance rate: 88.05%). Dakota State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.99 % where 383 students have finally enrolled out of 2,129 admitted students.
Dakota State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Augustana University and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 76.84%).
Dakota State 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 26.49%).
How to Apply to Dakota State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Dakota State.
| Admission | https://dsu.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://dsu.edu/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | https://dsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://dsu.edu/admissions/calculator.html |
| Athletic | https://dsu.edu/about-dsu/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://dsu.edu/student-life/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Dakota State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Dakota State University is 1,320 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Dakota State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,243). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota State University | 1,320 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,243 | 25 |
| 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 Dakota State University, 61 students submitted SAT scores (16% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,320 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 620 | 700 | 760 |
| Total | 1,190 | 1,320 | 1,440 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Dakota State University, 254 students submitted ACT scores (67% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 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 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 18 | 22 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 27 |
Dakota State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Dakota State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |