Sinte Gleska University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
The standout signal is Sinte Gleska’s 100% freshman retention, not just its 100% acceptance rate: students who start there are very likely to return for year two. Because admission is open and testing is optional, use the SAT or ACT as a readiness tool while focusing your planning on affordability, program fit, and staying on track to graduate.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Sinte Gleska University facts and stats
Sinte Gleska University is a rural institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 515. Sinte Gleska reports a 100% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 50% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
Mission, SD

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Key Sinte Gleska University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 24
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Sinte Gleska, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year for retakes and superscoring. Sinte Gleska’s Regular Decision deadline is August 24, so fall senior-year retakes will likely be too late for admission consideration.
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What you'll actually pay
Sinte Gleska is a public institution, and its listed in-state tuition and out-of-state tuition are both $4,200. Use these figures as a starting point, then factor in grants, scholarships, and other aid that may reduce what you pay.

Out-of-state tuition at Sinte Gleska University is $4,200. Students should budget beyond tuition for fees, books, transportation, and living expenses, which can change the total price. Actual out-of-pocket cost will depend on financial need, available grants or scholarships, and personal choices about housing and expenses.
Student life at Sinte Gleska University
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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