University of South Dakota
SD · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 98.8% | 1,221 | 61.1% | 1,205 |
| 2024-2025 | 98.8% | 1,418 | 60.2% | 1,200 |
Common cross-admits
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- University of Wyoming
- Iowa State University
Statistical look-alikes
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Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Dakota?
University of South Dakota admits 98.8% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for University of South Dakota?
The middle 50% SAT range at University of South Dakota is 1120–1290, with a median score of 1205. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1120; students at the 75th percentile scored 1290.
What ACT score do I need for University of South Dakota?
The middle 50% ACT range at University of South Dakota is 19–25, with a median of 22.
How much does University of South Dakota cost?
Annual full-time tuition at University of South Dakota is $7,998. Room and board is approximately $9,794. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at University of South Dakota?
University of South Dakota's 6-year graduation rate is 61.1%. The first-year retention rate is 77.0%.
How many students attend University of South Dakota?
University of South Dakota enrolls 7,515 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from University of South Dakota's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026.