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U. Admissions
414 East Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
phone: 1-877-COYOTES
fax: (605) 677-6323
admissions@usd.edu

Last Modified: 09/15/08

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First Time Student Admission Requirements:
Students must meet one requirement from Part A to be considered for undergraduate admission. Advanced College Curriculum (Part B) must also be completed with a cumulative grade point average of a “C” or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 scale)*.
 
Class of 2008
Part A
• Achieve an ACT/SAT composite score of 20/950 or above OR
• Earn a GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale in all high school courses OR
• Rank in the upper 50% of high school class.
  Part B
• 4 years of English OR ACT English sub-test score of 20 or above OR AP English score of 3 or above
• 3 years of Advanced Mathematics OR ACT Math sub-test score of 22 or above OR AP Calculus score of 3 or above
• 3 years of Laboratory Science OR ACT Science Reasoning sub-test score of 19 or above OR AP Science score of 3 or above
• 3 years of Social Science OR ACT Social Studies/Reading sub-test score of 19 or above OR AP Social Studies score of 3 or above
• 1 year Fine Arts OR AP Fine Arts score of 3 or above
 
Class of 2009 and beyond
Part A
• Achieve an ACT/SAT composite score of 21/990 or above OR
• Earn a GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale in all high school courses OR
• Rank in the upper 50% of high school class.
  Part B
• 4 years of English OR ACT English sub-test score of 21 or above OR AP English score of 3 or above
• 3 years of Advanced Mathematics OR ACT Math sub-test score of 23 or above OR AP Calculus score of 3 or above
• 3 years of Laboratory Science OR ACT Science Reasoning sub-test score of 20 or above OR AP Science score of 3 or above
• 3 years of Social Science OR ACT Social Studies/Reading sub-test score of 20 or above OR AP Social Studies score of 3 or above
• 1 year Fine Arts OR AP Fine Arts score of 3 or above
 
*For a list of courses that meet the curriculum requirements, please contact The University of South Dakota Admissions Office at 1-877-COYOTES.
 
Transfer Students & Readmitted Students
• Earn a GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale OR appeal for admission on academic probation
• Be in good standing from the last college attended
 
If you do not meet these requirements, click here for more information on The U's  appeal process.