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University of South Dakota Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does University of South Dakota’s Incoming Class Look Like?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at University of South Dakota, located in Vermillion, SD.

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What Admissions Stats Mean to You

These admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, you might consider retaking the exam or looking at schools that better fit your scores.

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Selectivity: Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.

Open AdmissionsNo
Selectivity of CollegeLeast Selective (85%+)
Acceptance Rate99%
Application Fee$20 (waivable)

Admissions Numbers

University of South Dakota received 5,965 applications. Of those, 5,892 were admitted, and 1,418 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total5,965
Accepted5,892
Enrolled1,418
Enrolled Full-Time1,371
Enrolled Part-Time47

The acceptance rate at University of South Dakota is 98.8%. This makes the school highly accessible. Gender-specific acceptance rates at University of South Dakota: the female acceptance rate is 99% versus 98% for male applicants.

The enrollment percentage for University of South Dakota is 24%. This indicates that 24% of those who received offers of admission registered. Female admitted students enroll at 26% compared to 21% for men.

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

These charts illustrate the male-to-female balance among applicants at University of South Dakota.

Applicants: Men - Women  41 to 59
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Accepted: Men - Women  40 to 60
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100%
Enrolled: Men - Women  36 to 64
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100%

MenWomen
Applicants2,4243,541
Admitted2,3833,509
Enrolled511907

Standardized Test Scores

About 4% of students accepted to USD provided SAT results (60 students).

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores for the middle 50% fell between 530 and 620. Math scores were between 595 and 695.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of South Dakota  ( 530 to 620 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of South Dakota  ( 595 to 695 )
200
800

SAT Section25th Percentile75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing530620
Math595695
Combined Total11251315

USD saw ACT scores submitted by 62% of admitted applicants (877 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 19 and 25.

ACT Composite Scores for University of South Dakota  ( 19 to 25 )
1
36
ACT Section25th Percentile75th Percentile
Overall1925
English/Reading1725
Math1825

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