South Dakota State University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

South Dakota State University has exhibited notable fluctuations in its overall acceptance rates over the past several years. In 2023, the acceptance rate skyrocketed to 99% from 86% in 2022, reflecting a significant increase in both applicants (from 6,364 to 5,884) and accepted students (from 5,478 to 5,808). This trend of high acceptance continues from previous years, with rates of 87% in 2021, 89% in 2020, and 90% in 2019. Historically, the acceptance rates have been consistently above 86% since 2019, indicating a growing ease of admission relative to earlier years.