South Dakota State University Admissions 2024: Deadlines, Requirements, Decision Dates, Selection Criteria and FAQS

South Dakota State University Graduate Admission 2024

South Dakota State University has a general application portal for all the students applying for a graduate program at the South Dakota state University. There are two intakes throughout the year for graduate admissions i.e., Fall intake and Spring Intake.

Application Portal: SDSU Application Portal (For Graduate Engineering: SDSU Engineering Portal)
Application Fees: 35 USD (INR 2,885)
Admission Requirements:

• UG Degree: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (83%-86%) for an unconditional offer
• English language proficiency scores:
  • TOEFL-IBT- 71
  • IELTS- 6 or above
• Test Scores:
  • GRE- GRE Score above the 50th percentile (Not Required for all the programs)
• Letters of Reference- A minimum of 2 LORs is required
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume or CV
• Interview

South Dakota State University Undergraduate Admission 2024

South Dakota State University Undergraduate admissions are offered on a rolling basis. International students are advised to apply for undergraduate programs at SDSU as soon as possible, depending on the intake they want to study in.

Application Portal: SDSU UG Application Portal
Application Fees: 20 USD (INR 1,648)
Admission Requirements:

• High school Transcripts
• GPA: High School GPA minimum 2.6 equivalent (77%-79%)
• English language proficiency scores:
  • TOEFL-iBT- 61
  • IELTS- 5.5 or above
• Test Scores:
  • SAT- 950
  • ACT- 18
• Letters of Reference (LOR)
• Statement of Purpose or Personal Statement

South Dakota State University Admission: Interview Process

• Students meeting the minimum eligibility requirements on the academic and non-academic front are called for an hour online interview (Zoom Call).
• Interview invitations are usually extended by the end of January every year.
• The behavioral interview is intended to objectively collect and evaluate information, using a series of questions that focus on the competencies required for success in the veterinary profession.
• A typical question in the interview is “tell me about a time when…” This allows the applicant to illustrate knowledge, skills, and abilities by giving specific examples from past experiences.

South Dakota State University Admission Decision

There is no specific date for an admission decision at South Dakota State University. But there is a timeline specified by the university in which the candidates can accept a reply from the university. Undergraduate admissions applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours and then a decision is made accordingly.

South Dakota State University: Students Profile and Diversity

South Dakota State University had a total enrollment of 11,505 students in 2023 with 44% male and 56% female. The university also has a student ratio of 17:1. Following are some of the student profile data of South Dakota State University:

According to a US News report South Dakota State University has an acceptance rate of 86% making the admission process somewhat competitive for all the applicants. Half the applicants admitted to South Dakota State have an SAT score between 980 and 1220 or an ACT score of 19 and 25.