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What are your chances at University of South Dakota?

Vermillion, SD · Public · 5,439 students

99%admitted
98.8% acceptance rate

A likely admit for most qualified applicants.

Out of every 100 applicants, about 99 are admitted.

SAT range of admitted students11251315
400
1600

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About admissions at University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota accepts about 98.8% of applicants. Applicants with a reasonable profile have good odds, though a sharp application still improves your chances.

Admitted students typically score between 1125 and 1315 on the SAT, or 19–25 on the ACT. Falling below that range doesn’t disqualify you — it means the rest of your application needs to carry more weight.

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Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.