Applying to USD

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of University of South Dakota is 99.46% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.82%. 1,517 men and 2,963 women applied to USD and 1,505 men and 2,951 women students were accepted.

Among them, 437 men and 892 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at USD.

In 2023, 38 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,007 students (76%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at USD.

The median SAT score is 1,185 with 585 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 500. 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 25 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at USD. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at University of South Dakota are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,329 first-year students enrolled in USD. The proportion of full-time students is 94.73% and part-time students is 5.27%.

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

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.

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

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

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

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