Brookings, SD
South Dakota State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 90% to 99% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,861 | 5,277 | 2,123 | 90% |
| 2020 | 5,290 | 4,705 | 2,087 | 89% |
| 2021 | 5,774 | 5,048 | 2,019 | 87% |
| 2022 | 6,364 | 5,478 | 2,191 | 86% |
| 2023 | 5,884 | 5,808 | 2,274 | 99% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,201 of 3,242 women and 2,607 of 2,642 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 | Required |
| Recommendations | 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 | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
South Dakota State University has an acceptance rate of 99% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,808 of 5,884 applicants.
Less Selective. South Dakota State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
5,884 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,274 enrolled.
No. South Dakota State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 90% to 99% — it has become less selective.