Vermillion, South Dakota · Public · 5,439 undergrads
University of South Dakota admitted 99% of applicants for fall 2025 (6,306 of 6,380, Common Data Set 2025-26). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1120–1290.
The numbers
Applied
6,380
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
19–25
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.47
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
24%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$20
waivers exist
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Can I get into University of South Dakota?
99% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1120–1290 on the SAT.
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).
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?
University of South Dakota admitted 99% of applicants for fall 2025 (6,306 of 6,380, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for University of South Dakota?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1120–1290. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
