University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota

SAT/ACT mins: SAT 990 and ACT 20.

SAT or ACT Scores must not be more than:   5 years old.

LSP Application deadline: July 1st.

Where to find application: Downloaded off website. http://admissions.usd.edu/apply/

Freshmen class report date: Late August.

Yellow Ribbon participant: No, we do not participate in the yellow ribbon program. Due to our costs of tuition, we do not usually come close to the state maximum for tuition and fees as stated by the VA, which is updated yearly. Our state max is $25,685/yr.

More info: http://gibill.va.gov/resources/benefits_resources/rate_tables.html

Will you cover difference between tuition minus GI Bill and cost of in state "state" school tuition? Or do you want to keep it to in-state residents? No. Please note that South Dakota will grant residency (in-state tuition rates) to Veterans who live in (or move to) the state.

Do you want to donate additional money to each applicant should the need arise?  No.

Processing fees: $20

All majors open to Marines? Yes.

Recognize AA degree or any college course work: Yes, but each class is evaluated on a case-by-case.

Recognize awarding of college credits via alternative means, e.g., DANTES or CLEP:  We will award, case by case, on DANTES, CLEP, AP, Military Experience (Form DD 214), Military Experience (ACE Transcripts – AARTS, SMART, CCAF).  See reference: http://www.sdbor.edu/policy/2-Academic_Affairs/documents/2-5.pdf

Additional information:

General Requirements

 
  • Achieve an ACT composite score of 21 or above (SAT 990) 
    OR
  • Earn a grade point average of at least 2.6 (4.0 scale) in all high school courses
    OR
  • Rank in the upper 50% of your high school graduating class

High School Coursework Requirements

 
  • 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

To complete your application, submit the following materials to the Office of Admissions:

Application

US $20 Application Fee
  • Application Fees are non-refundable
  • Submit your fee with your application to avoid delay in processing

Official High School Transcripts
  • Official high school transcript sent directly to The U

Test Scores
  • Official ACT or SAT scores sent to The U directly from the testing agency

http://admissions.usd.edu/