More selective than 11% of South Dakota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
2% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 81% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose South 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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South 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, South 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 | 530 | 610 |
| SAT math | 530 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1240 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
South Dakota State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 98% | 530–610 | 530–630 | 19–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 99% | 520–640 | 520–660 | 19–26 | 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 South Dakota State University compared with other South Dakota colleges?
South Dakota State University has the 9th-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 South Dakota State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
South Dakota State University admissions questions
What is the South Dakota State University acceptance rate?
South Dakota State University accepts 98% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,808 of 5,884 applicants were admitted.
Does South Dakota State University require the SAT or ACT?
South Dakota State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 2% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 81% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for South Dakota State University?
The middle 50% of South Dakota State University enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1240 on the SAT and 19–25 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 South Dakota State University?
39% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,274 of 5,808).
Is South Dakota State University getting harder to get into?
South Dakota State University accepted 98% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 99% 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 South Dakota State University overview