University of South Dakota Admission
Application Fee
$20
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
99.46%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.82%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,329
SAT Scores
1,185
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 76.41%).
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 25.32%).
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 1,185 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 1,192). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Dakota | 1,185 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,192 | 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 University of South Dakota, 38 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,185 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 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th 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 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th 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).
| 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 |