University of South Dakota - Average SAT Scores and Admission Chances by SAT

SAT scores needed to get into University of South Dakota

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1160

The average composite SAT score for admitted University of South Dakota freshman is 1160 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1160 is in the 69th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1020 to 1300

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1020 to 1300. The 75th percentile score is 1300 while the 25th percentile score is 1020.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by USD but we estimate it to be around a 880 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 590

The average score for USD students on the math portion of the SAT is 590 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 520 and the 75th percentile score 660.

Average SAT Reading Score 570

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 500 to 640 and the average score for University of South Dakota students is 570.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

3 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to University of South Dakota

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at University of South Dakota based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 99.5%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.43.

Can I get into USD with a 1300 SAT?

Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1300 or higher is very competitive at USD and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 99% or higher.

Can I get into USD with a 1160 SAT?

Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1160 to 1290 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 99% to 99%.

Can I get into USD with a 1020 SAT?

Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1020 to 1150 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 98% to 99% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into USD with a 880 SAT?

Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 880 to 1010 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 98% chance of admission to USD. SAT scores below 880 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Admission chances to University of South Dakota by SAT score
SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	99%
1590	99%
1580	99%
1570	99%
1560	99%
1550	99%
1540	99%
1530	99%
1520	99%
1510	99%
1500	99%
1490	99%
1480	99%
1470	99%
1460	99%
1450	99%
1440	99%
1430	99%
1420	99%
1410	99%
1400	99%
1390	99%
1380	99%
1370	99%
1360	99%
1350	99%
1340	99%
1330	99%
1320	99%
1310	99%
1300	99%
1290	99%
1280	99%
1270	99%
1260	99%
1250	99%
1240	99%
1230	99%
1220	99%
1210	99%
1200	99%
1190	99%
1180	99%
1170	99%
1160	99%
1150	99%
1140	99%
1130	99%
1120	99%
1110	99%
1100	99%
1090	99%
1080	99%
1070	98%
1060	98%
1050	98%
1040	98%
1030	98%
1020	98%
1010	98%
1000	98%