Madison, SD
Dakota State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 98 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 98% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 978 | 757 | 425 | 77% |
| 2020 | 712 | 595 | 383 | 84% |
| 2021 | 681 | 583 | 366 | 86% |
| 2022 | 882 | 696 | 372 | 79% |
| 2023 | 988 | 967 | 394 | 98% |
Fall 2023 applicants
356 of 366 women and 597 of 608 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Dakota State University has an acceptance rate of 98% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 967 of 988 applicants.
Less Selective. Dakota State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 98 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
988 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 394 enrolled.
No. Dakota State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 98% — it has become less selective.