Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
6,380 applied, 6,306 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does University of South Dakota cost?
$20,028 a year in-state
Out of state: about $23,640 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $25,752.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$16,823
$30,000–$48,000
$15,550
$48,000–$75,000
$17,356
$75,000–$110,000
$20,898
over $110,000
$23,148
Sticker, in-state
$25,752
In-state, with aid
$20,028
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $13,299 a year, against $9,687 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $3,612 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We haven't checked University of South Dakota's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Last year, regular decision was due Aug 30. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does University of South Dakota need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University of South Dakota's fall 2027 rule yet. University of South Dakota didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is University of South Dakota's acceptance rate?
99% for fall 2025: 6,306 of 6,380 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of South Dakota?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1120 to 1290 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of South Dakota cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $17,356 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $25,752.
How much does University of South Dakota cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of South Dakota is $13,299 a year, against $9,687 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $20,028 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $3,612 tuition gap gives about $23,640 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of South Dakota's graduation rate?
61% of students finish within six years and 47% within four (IPEDS).
