DSU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Dickinson State University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is DSU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Dickinson State University (DSU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. DSU's acceptance rate is 37.02% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,356 students applied and 502 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into DSU.

To apply to DSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Dickinson State University.

DSU's yield rate is 51.79%, which is significantly higher by 10.76 percentage points (approximately 26.2% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to DSU at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. Moreover, you can check only North Dakota colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. This comparison helps contextualize DSU's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, DSU's acceptance rate is 37.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 51.79%. 782 men and 574 women applied to DSU and 232 men and 270 women students were accepted.

Among them, 141 men and 119 women were enrolled in DSU. You can explore the DSU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at DSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,356	782	574	0	0
Admitted	502	232	270	0	0
Enrolled	260	141	119	0	0
Acceptance Rate	37.02%	29.67%	47.04%	-	-
Yield	51.79%	60.78%	44.07%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Dickinson State University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 260 first-year students enrolled in DSU. The proportion of full-time students is 94.23% and part-time students is 5.77%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 54.23% and women students is 45.77%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at DSU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at DSU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	260	141	119
Full-time	245	135	110
Part-time	15	6	9

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, 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 considered in admission process at DSU. The english proficiency test is required .

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

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

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

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to DSU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.dickinsonstate.edu/admissions
Online Application: www.dickinsonstate.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the DSU?

DSU is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 37.02%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to DSU?

DSU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does DSU require essays or personal statements?

DSU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for DSU admission?

DSU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

DSU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, DSU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, DSU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for DSU?

The institutional SAT code for DSU is 6477 and 4-digit ACT code is 3210.