What division is South Dakota?

South Dakota competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the MVFC.

What GPA do you need for South Dakota?

The average GPA at South Dakota is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is South Dakota?

South Dakota has an enrollment of approximately 5,439 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at South Dakota?

South Dakota has an acceptance rate of 99%.

How do I get recruited to play at South Dakota?

To get recruited at South Dakota, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against South Dakota's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

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

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

South Dakota is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the MVFC, located in Vermillion, SD. We map football, basketball, and track & field at South Dakota, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

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 football, basketball, and track & field

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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. We map football, basketball, and track & field at South Dakota with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

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

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