Does South Dakota State Superscore?
South Dakota State University's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
NoNo. South Dakota State does not superscore the SAT; it considers your best single sitting.
ACT superscore
YesYes. South Dakota State superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
South Dakota State accepts an ACT superscore for the Jackrabbit Guarantee and several named scholarships, with qualifying score updates accepted through the published fall or spring deadline. Its current award page lists an SAT composite or SAT equivalent but no SAT section-combining method, so the SAT is modeled as a highest-single-total policy.
Source: South Dakota State Freshman Scholarships (checked August 3, 2026)
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Common questions
Does South Dakota State superscore the SAT?
No. South Dakota State does not superscore the SAT; it considers your best single sitting.
Does South Dakota State superscore the ACT?
Yes. South Dakota State superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Does South Dakota State require the SAT or ACT?
South Dakota State's 2026-27 Jackrabbit Guarantee includes a no-test-score award tier. Freshman admission can also be satisfied through GPA, class rank, or another published academic pathway instead of a test threshold. South Dakota State accepts an ACT superscore for the Jackrabbit Guarantee and several named scholarships, with qualifying score updates accepted through the published fall or spring deadline. Its current award page lists an SAT composite or SAT equivalent but no SAT section-combining method, so the SAT is modeled as a highest-single-total policy.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with South Dakota State before you apply.
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