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South Dakota State University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

South Dakota State University admits about 98.3% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1060–1240 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 21–26 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 98.3%
SAT range 1060-1240
Net price $20,139
Graduation rate 62.2%

South Dakota State University At a Glance

LocationBrookings, South Dakota
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment9,198
Acceptance Rate98.3%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)530-610
SAT Range (Math)530-630
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1060-1240
Average SAT (Combined)1120
ACT Range19-25
Average Net Price$20,139/yr
Tuition (In-State)$9,554/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$13,166/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate62.2%
Full-Time Retention Rate83.8%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$58,802
Median Debt at Completion$21,008

How South Dakota State University Compares

South Dakota State University is more selective than about 2% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 9,198 students, it is larger than about 11% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA — 98% acceptance Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO — 99% acceptance Liberty University Lynchburg, VA — 99% acceptance University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS — 99% acceptance Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL — 98% acceptance California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA — 97% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Dakota State University's acceptance rate?

South Dakota State University's acceptance rate is about 98.3%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for South Dakota State University?

Admitted students at South Dakota State University typically report a combined SAT score between 1060 and 1240 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does South Dakota State University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check South Dakota State University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of South Dakota State University?

The average net price reported for South Dakota State University is $20,139 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also South Dakota State University's official site.