University of South Dakota

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The University of South Dakota is the oldest university in the Dakotas and the state’s flagship university. Located in the vibrant city of Vermillion, the university offers students a unique combination of big school opportunities and small school atmosphere. The university is home to some of the top programs in the Midwest, from business and engineering to criminal justice and agriculture. All students benefit from a wide range of internships and research opportunities, a supportive community, and a scholarship program that has recently helped about 95 percent of freshmen and 60 percent of all undergraduate students. In addition, student athletes can participate in 12 men’s and 11 women’s NCAA sports, making USD a hidden gem among college sports fans. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder that 94 percent of student respondents agreed that USD is a good place to obtain a quality education in the 2021 National Survey of Student Engagement.

  • Address: 414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069-2390
  • Phone: (605) 658-6200
  • Website: www.usd.edu/
  • Type: Public, 4-year
  • Student Population: 9,459
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Application Fee: $20
  • Selectivity: Less Selective

Cost

  In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $9,332 $12,807
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
Room & Board $8,609 $8,609
Other $5,928 $5,928
Total Cost $25,069 $28,544

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • SAT Range: 1000 – 1245
  • ACT Range: 20 – 25

Majors

  1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  2. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  3. Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  4. Elementary Education and Teaching
  5. Business Administration and Management, General

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: 67%
  • Part-time: 33%

Student Gender

  • Male: 36%
  • Female: 64%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 2%
  • Asian: 1%
  • Black or African American: 3%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 4%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 82%
  • Two or More Races: 3%
  • Unknown: 2%
  • Non-resident Alien: 2%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: 94%
  • 25 and Over: 6%
  • Age Unknown: 0%

Student Residence

  • In-State: 63%
  • Out-of-State: 37%
  • Unknown: 0%

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