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South Dakota: University Admission Requirements
South Dakota
Subject Areas
English
4 units
Subject Areas
Mathematics
3 unitsEnglish
4 unitsScience
3 unitsFine Arts
1 unitSocial Studies
3 units
Source:
SD Public Flagship University's Application Requirements, University of South Dakota, more info here.
Course Requirements
Fulfillment via High School Courses:
4 units of English
Fulfillment via Exam:
ACT: English Subscore of 21+ will fulfill all four units of requirement.
AP: A score of 3 or high on an AP English exam will fulfill all four units of requirement.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
1 Unit English
1 Unit English
1 Unit English
1 Unit English
Year 1
1 Unit English
Year 2
1 Unit English
Year 3
1 Unit English
Year 4
1 Unit English
Equivalent Exams
ACT: English Subscore 21+
AP English Language and Composition (Score 3+)
AP English Literature and Composition (Score 3+)
Last updated 9/3/2025