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University of South Dakota
Vermillion,
SD
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate99%
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About University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota is a public, state university in the town of Vermillion, South Dakota. University of South Dakota was founded in 1862. The college enrolls around 9,856 students per year, including 7,132 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of South Dakota
The acceptance rate at University of South Dakota is 99%. In 2022, 4,480 students applied to University of South Dakota and 4,456 were admitted.
| University of South Dakota Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 99% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 2.87% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, South Dakota,.
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College Info
University of South Dakota Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of South Dakota is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of South Dakota SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1050 - 1260
Math SAT Range
520 - 660
Reading SAT Range
500 - 640
University of South Dakota Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$19,232
In State$22,742
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,773
$11,283
Fees
$1,659
$1,659
Housing
$8,600
$8,600
Books
$1,200
$1,200
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of South Dakota is like? There are approximately 9,856 students enrolled at University of South Dakota, including 7,132 undergraduate students and 2,724 graduate students. 64% percent of students attend school full-time, 61% percent are from SD and 39% percent of students are from other states.
64%
Full Time36%
Part Time61%
In State39%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,856
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
99%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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