University of South Dakota Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

How Do You Compare to University of South Dakota Other Incoming Students?

Use the admissions stats from University of South Dakota recent freshman class to see how you compare.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of University of South Dakota

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at University of South Dakota

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

How are University of South Dakota Admissions and Enrollment Stats Applicable to You?

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to USD. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you’re competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

Average Test Scores

About 3% of students accepted to USD submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 640. Math scores were between 540 and 650.

USD received ACT scores from 80% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 19 and 25.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Ammodramus under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.