South Dakota

Vermillion, SDFCSMVFC
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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

5,439

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

99%

Acceptance

60%

Graduation

79%

Retention

South Dakota is a NCAA Division I FCS program competing in the MVFC. Located in Vermillion, SD with an enrollment of 5,439 students. Average GPA: 3.3. Acceptance rate: 99%. Graduation rate: 60%. Small Town campus setting. Cold climate. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.

Last updated: April 2026

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

60%

Acceptance

99%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Avg SAT

1,122

Retention

79%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$46,290

Coaching Staff183 coaches across all sports

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About South Dakota Athletics

South Dakota is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Vermillion, SD, competing in the MVFC. With an enrollment of 5,439 students, South Dakota offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, South Dakota has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.

The average GPA for athletes at South Dakota is 3.3. The school maintains a 60% graduation rate.

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