Vermillion, SD
University of South Dakota 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 13 percentage points since 2019, from 86% to 99% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,434 | 3,830 | 1,321 | 86% |
| 2020 | 3,392 | 3,085 | 1,232 | 91% |
| 2021 | 4,272 | 3,717 | 1,233 | 87% |
| 2022 | 4,480 | 4,456 | 1,329 | 99% |
| 2023 | 5,349 | 5,293 | 1,359 | 99% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,368 of 3,385 women and 1,925 of 1,964 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| 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 | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of South Dakota has an acceptance rate of 99% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,293 of 5,349 applicants.
Less Selective. University of South Dakota admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
5,349 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,359 enrolled.
No. University of South Dakota is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 86% to 99% — it has become less selective.