by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the admissions stats from recent freshman classes to have a better understanding of your chances of being admitted to South Dakota State University, located in Brookings, SD.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Least Selective (85%+) |
| Acceptance Rate | 98% |
| Application Fee | $20 (may be waived) |
South Dakota State University received 7,287 total applications. Among these applicants, 7,166 were admitted, and 2,441 ultimately registered.
| Applicant Total | 7,287 |
| Accepted | 7,166 |
| Enrolled | 2,441 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 2,373 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 68 |
The acceptance rate at South Dakota State University is 98.3%. With this acceptance rate, the institution is highly accessible. The school admits men and women at different rates at South Dakota State University: the female acceptance rate is 99% compared to 98% for male applicants.
The yield rate at South Dakota State University is 34%. This shows that 34% of admitted applicants chose to attend. Female admitted students enroll at 36% compared to 32% for men.
These charts illustrate the male-to-female balance among applicants at South Dakota State University.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,598 | 3,689 |
| Admitted | 3,526 | 3,640 |
| Enrolled | 1,113 | 1,328 |
Approximately 2% of students accepted to South Dakota State provided SAT results (45 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students scored SAT Reading and Writing scores between 530 and 610. The middle 50% of Math scores landed between 530 and 630.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 530 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 630 |
| Combined Total | 1060 | 1240 |
South Dakota State received ACT scores from 75% of admitted applicants (1,828 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 19 and 25.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 25 |
| English | 18 | 24 |
| Math | 18 | 26 |
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