Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of South Dakota has maintained a strong overall acceptance rate of 86.2% for the application year 2024, with 6,364 applicants and 5,488 students accepted. This is a slight increase from the previous year, 2023, when the acceptance rate was 86.1% with 7,303 applicants and 6,285 admitted. Notably, the acceptance rate for 2022 was significantly higher at 99.3%, indicating a fluctuating trend in applicant competition and acceptance rates over the years. These consistent acceptance rates suggest that USD remains accessible to a large pool of applicants, despite potential fluctuations in total applications.