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![]() South Dakota State University - Only UG South Dakota Private University |
Overview
South Dakota State University is a public institution that was founded in 1881. Its setting is city, and the campus size is 401 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. South Dakota State Universitys ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #296. South Dakota State University is a land-grant university founded under the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act. This land-grant heritage and mission has led the university to place a special focus on academic programs in agriculture, engineering, nursing, and pharmacy, as well as liberal arts.
Regional / National Accreditation
USA - Higher Learning Commission (HLC) |
Professional Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) USA - ABET - Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology USA-Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) |
Special Documents: |
Arizona State University Student Data Form |
Bachelors
Application Method
Agency Portal
Document Submission
Upload to VR Overseas Site
Application Notes
Find the ASU Application Form under SPECIAL DOCUMENTS in Step 2 of the Student Module. Without choosing a SPECIALIZATION for the desired program, the application cannot be further processed. A message will be sent to you on Cover Letter Module to make this Specialization selection. You are required to choose and respond immediately. Emergency Contact details are mandatorily required to process the application.
Doc Size & Input Method
3MB
Application Form
Application link
VR Overseas Consultancy staff will do the application
Application Fee
Waived [Waiver Code: - ]
Masters
Application Method
Agency Portal
Document Submission
Upload to VREC CRM
Application Notes
Find the ASU Application Form under SPECIAL DOCUMENTS in Step 2 of the Student Module. Without choosing a SPECIALIZATION for the desired program, the application cannot be further processed. A message will be sent to you on Cover Letter Module to make this Specialization selection. You are required to choose and respond immediately. Emergency Contact details are mandatorily required to process the application.
Doc Size & Input Method
3MB
Application Form
Application link
VR Overseas Consultancy staff will do the application
Application Fee
Waived [Waiver Code: - ]
I-20 Issuance
Evaluation Updates
Deferment Process
After accepting admission offer, submit Bank Certificate and financial form to the University
Evaluation Updates
The University will send email updates for pending documents, pending information and evaluation decisions directly to the Student or to the Agency - AS AND WHEN AN UPDATE OR A DECISION IS AVAILALE. Student must keep Agents informed of any such emails.
Deferment Process
University will defer application and reassess their decision to admit or not. You may be asked for financial documents again.
Admission Criteria
Freshman | Transfer | |
GPA | 3 | 3 |
TOEFL | 61 | 61 |
IELTS | 6 | 6 |
Duolingo | 90 | 90 |
PTE | 44 | 44 |
SAT | 950 | 950 |
ACT | 18 | 18 |
ESL | N/A | N/A |
Notes
Inquiry Notes : | ||
Freshman Not Available |
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Scholarship Notes : | ||
Freshman Not Available |
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ESL Notes : | ||
Freshman Not Available |
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Backlogs / Fails Notes : | ||
Freshman Not Available |
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Freshman Not Available |
Notes
Inquiry Notes : | |||
Master of Science Not Available |
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Master of Arts Not Available |
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Master of Engineering Not Available |
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Scholarship Notes : | |||
Master of Science Not Available |
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Master of Arts Not Available |
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Master of Engineering Not Available |
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ESL Notes : | |||
Master of Science Not Available |
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Master of Arts Not Available |
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Master of Engineering Not Available |
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GRE/GMAT Notes : | |||
Master of Science This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students. |
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Master of Arts This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students. |
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Master of Engineering This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students. |
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12 + 3 Accepted Notes : | |||
Master of Science 12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University. |
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Master of Arts 12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University. |
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Master of Engineering 12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University. |
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Master of Science Not Available |
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Master of Arts Not Available |
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Master of Engineering Not Available |
Programs
STEM
GRE/GMAT WAIVER
STEM
GRE/GMAT WAIVER




- Advertising
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Education-Communication & Leadership - Communication Specialization
- Agricultural Science
- Agronomy
- Animal Science - Food Animal Health Specialization
- Animal Science - Science Specialization
- Aviation - Aviation Education Specialization
- Biochemistry
- Biology - Secondary Education Specialization
- Business Economics
- Chemistry Education
- Communication Studies
- Community & Public Health
- Computer Science
- Conservation Planning & Park Management
- Construction Management
- Consumer Affairs - Family Financial Management Specialization
- Dairy Manufacturing
- Dairy Production
- Early Childhood Education - Birth to 8 Specialization
- Ecology & Environmental Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- English - English Education Specialization
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Family & Consumer Sciences Education
- Food Science
- French Studies - Teaching Specialization
- Geographic Information Sciences
- German
- Global Studies
- History
- Horticulture
- Human biology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- JOURNALISM
- Leadership & Management of Nonprofit Organizations
- Mathematics - Teaching Specialization
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Music - Music Studies Specialization
- Natural Resource Law Enforcement
- Nursing (B.S.N.)-RN to B.S.N.
- Operations Management
- Physical Education Teacher Education
- Physics - Science Teaching Specialization
- Precision Agriculture
- Psychology - Teaching Specialization
- RESPIRATORY CARE
- Sociology - Teaching Specialization
- Spanish - Teaching Specialization
- Sport & Recreation Management
- Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Ceramics Specialization
- Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Printmaking Specialization
- Theatre
- Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
- Agricultural Education-Communication & Leadership - Agricultural Education Specialization
- Agricultural Education-Communication & Leadership - Leadership Specialization
- Agricultural Systems Technology
- American Indian & Indigenous Studies
- Animal Science - Production Management Specialization
- Architecture
- Aviation - Aviation Maintenance Management Specialization
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies - Speech Education Specialization
- Community & Regional Planning
- Concrete Industry Management
- Conservation Planning & Park Management - Park Administration & Management Specialization
- Consumer Affairs - Consumer Services Management Specialization
- Criminology
- Dairy Manufacturing - Microbiology Specialization
- Data Science
- Early Education & Care
- Ecology & Environmental Science - Rangeland Ecology & Management Specialization
- Economics - Agricultural Economics Specialization
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- English
- English - Writing Specialization
- Exercise Science
- Fashion Studies & Retail Merchandising
- French Studies
- General Studies (B.G.S.)
- Geography
- German - Teaching Specialization
- Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
- History - Teaching Specialization
- Hospitality and Tourism & Event Management
- Human Development & Family Studies
- Interior Design (B.F.A.)
- Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.
- Mathematics
- Mathematics - Data Science Specialization
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Music - Music Entrepreneurship Specialization
- Music Education
- Nursing (B.S.N.)
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Pharmaceutical Sciences /Pharmacy (Pharm.D.
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Art Education Specialization
- Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Painting Specialization
- Studio Art (B.F.A.) - Sculpture Specialization
- Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences