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South Dakota: University Admission Requirements
South Dakota
Subject Areas
Mathematics
3 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:
3 units of Mathematics.
Fulfillment via Exam:
ACT: Math sub-test score of 21+ will fulfill all 3 units of requirement.
AP: A score of 3 or higher on an AP Calculus exam will fulfill all 3 units of requirement.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
1 Unit Math
1 Unit Math
1 Unit Math
Not required
Year 1
1 Unit Math
Year 2
1 Unit Math
Year 3
1 Unit Math
Year 4
Not required
Equivalent Exams
ACT: Math Subscore 24+
AP Calculus (Score 3+)
Last updated 9/3/2025