More selective than 44% of South Dakota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 78% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Dakota State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Dakota State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Dakota State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 680 |
| SAT math | 620 | 760 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1190 | 1440 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Dakota State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | 570–680 | 620–760 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 98% | 490–660 | 530–680 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Dakota State University compared with other South Dakota colleges?
Dakota State University has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 10 South Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Augustana University | 68% | 73% | $23,894 |
| 3 | Dakota Wesleyan University | 73% | 48% | $19,735 |
| 4 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | 80% | 53% | $20,183 |
| 5 | University of Sioux Falls | 83% | 63% | $21,383 |
| 6 | Dakota State University | 88% | 51% | $21,057 |
| 7 | Northern State University | 93% | 49% | $15,812 |
| 8 | Black Hills State University | 96% | 43% | $15,911 |
| 9 | South Dakota State University | 98% | 62% | $19,841 |
| 10 | University of South Dakota | 99% | 60% | $19,858 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Dakota colleges →
Who enrolls at Dakota State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Dakota State University admissions questions
What is the Dakota State University acceptance rate?
Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 967 of 988 applicants were admitted.
Does Dakota State University require the SAT or ACT?
Dakota State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 78% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Dakota State University?
The middle 50% of Dakota State University enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1440 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Dakota State University?
41% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (394 of 967).
Is Dakota State University getting harder to get into?
Dakota State University accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 98% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Dakota State University overview