Applying to South Dakota State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
98.71%	1,150

South Dakota State University's acceptance rate is 98.71% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 5,884 students applied and 5,808 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into South Dakota State.

South Dakota State's acceptance rate places 8th out of 11 South Dakota colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,150 and the ACT score is 22 at South Dakota State. South Dakota State's SAT score ranks 5th out of 5 South Dakota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to South Dakota State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of South Dakota State University is 98.71% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 39.15%. 2,642 men and 3,242 women applied to South Dakota State and 2,607 men and 3,201 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,039 men and 1,235 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at South Dakota State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at South Dakota State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,884	2,642	3,242	0	0
Admitted	5,808	2,607	3,201	0	0
Enrolled	2,274	1,039	1,235	0	0
Acceptance Rate	98.71%	98.68%	98.74%	-	-
Yield	39.15%	39.85%	38.58%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

South Dakota State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 43 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,840 students (81%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at South Dakota State.

The median SAT score is 1,150 with 570 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 660 and 25^th percentile is 520 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at South Dakota State. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at South Dakota State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at South Dakota State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1040	1150	1300
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	570	640
SAT Math	520	580	660
ACT Composite	19	22	26
ACT Math	18	23	26
ACT English	18	21	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

South Dakota State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 2,274 first-year students enrolled in South Dakota State. The proportion of full-time students is 97.05% and part-time students is 2.95%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.69% and women students is 54.31%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at South Dakota State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at South Dakota State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	2,274	1,039	1,235
Full-time	2,207	1,013	1,194
Part-time	67	26	41

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at South Dakota State. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply South Dakota State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

South Dakota State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Required
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $20 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of South Dakota State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to South Dakota State.

Admission Information for Applying to South Dakota State
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$20
Graduate Application Fees	$35
Admission Information	https://www.sdstate.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/apply-now
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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