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University of South Dakota Score Requirements
The University of South Dakota reports an average SAT score of 1200, with a 25th percentile of 1145 and a 75th percentile of 1260, while 4.23% of students submit SAT scores. For the ACT, the average score is 22, with a range of 19 to 25, and 61.85% of applicants submit ACT scores. The average unweighted GPA is 3.51, with a 25th percentile of 3.25 and a 75th percentile of 3.75. The Duolingo English test has an average score of 95, with a minimum requirement also set at 95. The average IELTS score is 6.0, and the TOEFL average score is 71, both with similar ranges at their 25th and 75th percentiles.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of South Dakota has an unweighted GPA average of 3.51 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.25, while the 75th percentile GPA is 3.75. Weighted GPA statistics are not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1145-1260
Average: 1200
Submitting SAT: 4.23%
Math: 595-695
Reading: 530-620
The University of South Dakota has an average SAT score of 1200, with a 25th percentile score of 1145 and a 75th percentile score of 1260. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 595 and the 75th percentile is 695. The evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) component shows a 25th percentile score of 530 and a 75th percentile score of 620. Additionally, only 4.23% of students submitted SAT scores for their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
19-25
Average: 22
Submitting ACT: 61.85%
Math: 18-25
English: 17-25
Reading: 20-27
Science: 20-25
The average ACT score for students admitted to the University of South Dakota is 22, with a 25th percentile score of 19 and a 75th percentile score of 25. The breakdown of component scores shows a 25th percentile score of 18 in math, 17 in English, 20 in reading, and 20 in science, while the 75th percentile scores are 25 in math, 25 in English, 27 in reading, and 25 in science. Additionally, 61.85% of students submitted their ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
71-71
Average: 71
Minimum: 71
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of South Dakota has a TOEFL average score of 71, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles also at 71. The minimum required TOEFL score for admission is the same at 71. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of South Dakota allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning they consider the highest score from each section across multiple test dates to create a new combined score. This policy can benefit applicants by potentially enhancing their overall scores.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of South Dakota is a test-optional institution that allows self-reporting of standardized test scores. This means that applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores for admission but can choose to report them if they believe it will enhance their application. Currently, 4.23% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 61.85% submit ACT scores, indicating that some applicants may be submitting both types of scores, as the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
32-35
Average: 34
The University of South Dakota has an average IB score of 34, with a 25th percentile score of 32 and a 75th percentile score of 35. Recommended higher-level subjects include Biology, Psychology, Math AA, Chemistry, and Visual Arts, while recommended standard-level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), Global Politics, and History.
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