University of Sioux Falls Acceptance Rate
Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,478
- Admitted
- 2,034
- Yield
- 15.2%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Sioux Falls's acceptance rate has fallen from 97.2% in 2014–15 to 82.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,485 to 2,478 (+67%) over that period.
Its 82.1% rate makes University of Sioux Falls more selective than about 37% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked South Dakota schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
University of Sioux Falls has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 15.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,485 | 1,444 | 97.2% | 245 |
| 2015–16 | 1,733 | 1,597 | 92.2% | 278 |
| 2016–17 | 1,740 | 1,592 | 91.5% | 276 |
| 2017–18 | 1,602 | 1,474 | 92% | 280 |
| 2018–19 | 2,000 | 1,825 | 91.3% | 311 |
| 2019–20 | 1,929 | 1,764 | 91.4% | 297 |
| 2020–21 | 1,648 | 1,521 | 92.3% | 263 |
| 2021–22 | 2,407 | 1,845 | 76.7% | 309 |
| 2022–23 | 2,358 | 1,791 | 76% | 308 |
| 2023–24 | 2,478 | 2,034 | 82.1% | 310 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,563 | 1,281 | 82% |
| Men | 888 | 733 | 82.5% |
| Unknown | 27 | 20 | 74.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Sioux compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Sioux Falls's acceptance rate?
University of Sioux Falls's acceptance rate is 82.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,034 admitted of 2,478 applicants).
Is University of Sioux Falls test optional?
University of Sioux Falls is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Sioux Falls?
University of Sioux Falls received 2,478 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,034.
Is University of Sioux Falls getting harder to get into?
University of Sioux Falls has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 97.2% in 2014–15 to 82.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.usiouxfalls.edu/.