University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Vermillion, SD · Town |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 5,439 |
| Acceptance rate | 99% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1020–1300 · 3% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1010–1290 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 19–25 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 61% |
| First-year retention | 80% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $24,422 in-state · $27,932 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $25 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Education, Biology, Psychology.