More selective than 56% of South Dakota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Sioux Falls 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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University of Sioux Falls admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | — | — | — | 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 University of Sioux Falls compared with other South Dakota colleges?
University of Sioux Falls has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 10 South Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Marty University | 43% | 52% | $22,227 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Dakota colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Sioux Falls
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Sioux Falls admissions questions
What is the University of Sioux Falls acceptance rate?
University of Sioux Falls accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,034 of 2,478 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Sioux Falls require the SAT or ACT?
University of Sioux Falls does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Sioux Falls?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (310 of 2,034).
Is University of Sioux Falls getting harder to get into?
University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% 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 University of Sioux Falls overview