Admission & test scores

South Dakota State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1060–1240 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 22. South Dakota State University admits 98% of applicants — largely open. 84% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1060–1240middle half of admits
ACT midpoint22admitted students
Acceptance rate98%largely open
First-year retention84%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1060
Average
1120
75th percentile
1240

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1060 and a quarter above 1240. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 9,198.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
University of Nebraska, Omaha Omaha, Nebraska 1120 22 87% $8,718
Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio 1120 21 84% $11,113
Oakland University Rochester Hills, Michigan 1120 25 88% $15,262
Tuskegee University Tuskegee, Alabama 1120 22 49% $25,386
Emporia State University Emporia, Kansas 1120 — 98% $7,106
Dallas Baptist University Dallas, Texas 1120 23 89% $40,190

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

South Dakota State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for South Dakota State University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1060 and 1240 on the SAT, with an average of 1120. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does South Dakota State University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 22.
How hard is it to get into South Dakota State University?
South Dakota State University admits 98% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 84% return for a second year.
Does South Dakota State University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.