Dakota State University SAT and ACT scores
Madison, SD · public college · 2,950 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Dakota State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Dakota State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Dakota State University scored 1190 to 1440, with an average of 1215. A score at or above 1320 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Dakota State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 20 to 27. A 27 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Dakota State University require the SAT or ACT?
Dakota State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Dakota State University accept the CLT?
Dakota State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in South Dakota with similar scores
- Augustana UniversitySAT 1150–1370
- South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologySAT 1140–1340
- University of South DakotaSAT 1125–1315
- South Dakota State UniversitySAT 1060–1240
- Mount Marty UniversityACT 18–25
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Beloit CollegeSAT 1200–1430
- Hofstra UniversitySAT 1230–1400
- Seattle UniversitySAT 1200–1430
- United States Military AcademySAT 1200–1430
- Illinois Institute of TechnologySAT 1180–1440
- Ithaca CollegeSAT 1230–1390
More about Dakota State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Dakota State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026