South Dakota State University
Admissions
Interested in attending South Dakota State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into South Dakota State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into South Dakota State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, SDSU accepted 99% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 5,884 people applied and 5,808 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at South Dakota State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 38% ended up enrolling at South Dakota State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into South Dakota State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things SDSU considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into South Dakota State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended South Dakota State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.53. 18% of freshmen who attended SDSU were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 37% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
SDSU is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to South Dakota State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Mistakes were made
(But not by you!)
These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges
Get the free guide
