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.
Selectivity (Fall 2021): What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?
Open Admissions
No
Selectivity of College
Less Selective
Acceptance Rate
87%
Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)
Applicant Total
4,272
Accepted
3,717
Enrolled
1,164
Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender
Applicants: Men - Women 34 to 66
Accepted: Men - Women 34 to 66
Enrolled: Men - Women 34 to 66
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.
SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of South Dakota ( 510 to 640 )
SAT Math Scores for University of South Dakota ( 540 to 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.
ACT Composite Scores for University of South Dakota ( 19 to 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?
by our College Data Analytics Team